Description

Utilities Maintenance Technician - Water Hiring Range : $26.70 - $30.05 per hour New to the City of Grand Junction Team?

Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date! About the Position :

As a Utilities Maintenance Technician for the Water Division you will be responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, construction and repair work of the City's water distribution systems.

The ideal candidate is someone who can be resourceful, adaptable and be a collaborative team player. If you are a dedicated individual and want to be part of this crucial role in maintaining our water services for our community, you are encouraged to apply!

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, 2 water treatment plants, 10,000 taps, and 86 square miles of watershed.

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 balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and / or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, 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.

About Our Culture : At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service.

Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

Duties

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.

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.

Dig and shore up trenches and holes; weld pipe; operate valves and meters; investigate leaks, and pressure situations, and other issues that may occur.

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Qualifications

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.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Colorado Class A Commercial drivers 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.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Supplemental Information

Explore the Area :

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway 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 is surrounded by 1.

2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest.

Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion.

With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-13