Salary Range : $18.40 - $23.00 Hourly Job Summary : Maintain safety of reservoirs and water storage ponds, conduct release and storage of water in reservoirs in a safe and timely manner.

Maintenance of supply equipment and properties.

This seasonal position may be required to work weekends and Holidays. Experience, Knowledge, Skills : Minimum Requirements :

• Valid Driver's License Preferred :
• Experience operating and maintaining raw water systems such as irrigation ditches, reservoirs, and headgates.
• Experience Operating riding lawnmowers, weed whackers, trimmers, chainsaws, skid steer w / attachments, and heavy equipment.
• Basic understanding of water watershed. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Follow the City of Greeley's safety policies and procedures as described in the Safety Manual. Essential Functions :
• Work weekends and holidays with a partner and solo.
• Monitor high mountain reservoirs to ensure accurate calculation of water balances and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and record reservoir levels, conduct raw water sampling and measurements and calculate flow rates.
• Maintenance of grounds around Overland Trail Ponds
• Use equipment such as a handheld GPS, riding lawnmowers, weed whackers, trimmers, chainsaws, and skid steer w / attachments.
• Maintenance of reservoir grounds including dam outlets, structures, roads, gates, fences, electrical structures, removal of driftwood, maintenance of ditches, and maintenance of operation cabins.
• Preventive Maintenance of equipment, large and small, oil changes, and minor mechanical work.
• Maintain dam safety inspections and repairs, security of dam, and water.
• Effectively communicate with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders Work Environment & Physical Requirements : Work Environment :
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The job frequently involves working outdoors at elevations of 9,000 ft or higher, which can lead to rapid changes in working conditions.
• Work often takes place in severe weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Work at various heights and in confined spaces.
• Works on and around equipment such as riding lawnmowers, weed whackers, trimmers, chainsaws, skid steer w / attachments, heavy equipment, dozer, backhoe, and front-end loader, etc. Physical Requirements :
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is often required to use a variety of hand tools, hike a trail carrying a heavy pack, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The job frequently involves handling objects weighing up to 15 pounds, regularly handling objects weighing 30-50 pounds, and occasionally handling objects weighing 50-100 pounds in various positions, including above shoulder height.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Conditions of Employment : Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification.

Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation.

For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

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Last updated : 2024-04-27