Full job description Salary Range: $15.90 - $19.87 Hourly
Hiring Range: $15.90 - $17.89 Hourly
Job Summary: The City of Greeley Water & Sewer Department is hiring a seasonal part- or full-time individual who can assist with locating, inspecting, and maintaining curbstop valves on water service lines across the city.
Scheduled Hours: 24-40 hours per week during regularly scheduled business hours, possible Saturdays
Potential Duration: May 2024 –Sep 2024, with the possibility of extension.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills: Ability to take systematic approach to data collection, taking accurate measurements and taking care of other data entry. Valid driver license and good driving record. Public relations and customer service skills. Basic knowledge of pipework and plumbing. Creative problem solver with the ability to handle difficult situations using tact, patience, and good judgment. Ability to work independently for prolonged periods. Able to operate hand tools, compressor or other similar equipment to clear debris out of curbstop and water meter pits. Communication skills to act as part of a wider team. Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. Valid CO Driver's License Experience with water utility, construction, or maintenance of water lines. Experience with data collection. Preferred: Previous experience with a water utility, construction, or maintenance of water lines. Experience using Geographic Information Systems is preferred. Ability to communicate in Spanish. Essential Functions: Use map to locate curb stop and water meter outside properties. Knock on customer door to let them know the water supply will be briefly interrupted. Turn curb stop valve and take measurements. Record data and add notes using Arc GIS software on a tablet device. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and other persons contacted in the course of the work. Able to explain the project to others. Quality control of data – ensuring accurate results and double checking they are being applied to the correct property. Follow proper safety practices, procedures, and fellow team members, i.e., work zone setup, traffic control, personal protective equipment, etc. Make safety suggestions as appropriate. Understand and follow City, Department and Division Policies & Procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities n/a
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Field-based position - working across the City in different neighborhoods. Vision enough to interpret written documents/maps and use Tablet accurately. Communication skills enough to convey information to the public and other City employees. Mobility enough to inspect field sites, sometimes crossing over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Physical strength to turn curb stop valves. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Dexterity to access curb stop and take depth measurements. Frequently works in an outdoor environment subject to severe weather conditions, extreme heat and cold. Frequently works in and around equipment, traffic and materials with fumes, noise, dust, dirt, heat, vibration, and flying objects. EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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