Water Utilities Maintenance Technician
HIRING RANGE: $26.70 - $30.05 hourly
About the Position:
The Water Utilities Maintenance Technician is a dynamic role that involves the inspection, operation, installation, maintenance and repair of City water distribution and wastewater collection systems. As a Utilities Maintenance Tech, you will operate specialized equipment in the repair and maintenance of water distribution and sewer systems. We are searching for a motivated individual who is willing to learn and work as part of our highly skilled team.
About the City of Grand Junction Water Services Division:
The City of Grand Junction Water Department provides drinking water for about 30,000 customers. Our customers enjoy being the first users of pristine snowmelt off the Grand Mesa, which is diverted out of Kannah Creek and into Juniata Reservoir before being piped 20 miles to the Water Treatment Plant. The Water Department has a staff of 32 employees, working together in areas such as Pipeline Maintenance, Water Treatment, Water Supply, Customer Service, and Environmental Laboratory Services in order to provide excellent service to our customers. Our employees are responsible for monitoring and maintaining over 300 miles of pipe, two water treatment plants, 10,000 taps, and 86 square miles of watershed.
What You'll Do:
- Install, inspect, clean, and maintain water lines, meters, pressure valves, water taps, hydrants, water distribution systems, irrigation equipment, water flow lines, and other assigned distribution systems or equipment; identify problems and notify appropriate departments.
- Repair water and sewer main breaks; flush and test pressure ratings of fire hydrants.
- Perform hydro-excavating, pressure tests, utility and manhole locates, and water quality sampling as assigned; determine any environmental, atmospheric, or mechanical hazards to water supply; dig and shore up trenches and holes.
- Install, test, and maintain commercial and residential water meters according to standards; read meters and tabulate water consumption data as assigned.
- Collect water samples for laboratory testing; perform routine field water quality testing.
- Operate a variety of equipment including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, valve exercise machine, service line puller machine, power and hand tools, and other specialized maintenance and construction equipment.
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This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in general labor, maintenance, and/or repair and construction of water distribution or sewer collection systems.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Colorado Class “A” Commercial driver’s license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within five (5) years of hire, Collections or Distributions IV certifications, depending upon certification level at time of hire.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.; supplemented by specialized training in the areas of mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
City Employee Health Clinic:
The City is committed to supporting the health and well-being of employees and their families. Our near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and dependents enrolled in a City health plan. Services include preventive care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling. The clinic also offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families to stay healthy and thrive.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado, is the key access point to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction was named for the convergence of the Gunnison River and Colorado River. Over 1.5 million acres of public lands connect the area’s alpine terrain with the dramatic high desert, nourished by powerful rivers that sustain the vibrant agriculture industry. Opportunities for outdoor adventures are abundant in every season due to the year-round temperate climate. Home to “Nature’s Trifecta,” Grand Junction is surrounded by the Colorado National Monument – a mini-Grand Canyon, Rattlesnake Arches – the second-largest concentration of natural arches in the world, and the Grand Mesa – the largest flat-top mountain in the world. Agritourism, art and history, boutique shopping, and trendy restaurants complement the outdoor recreation scene. With a population over 160,000 in Mesa County (over 70,000 within the City limits), Grand Junction has all the city amenities you expect with a hometown atmosphere that is friendly and comfortable. See Visit Grand Junction for more information.
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life harmony, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for personal and/or sick days, 11 paid holidays, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee child care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.