Wastewater Utilities Maintenance Technician

Wastewater Utilities Maintenance Technician

HIRING RANGE: $26.70- $30.05 per hour.

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About the Position: 
As a Utilities Maintenance Technician for the Wastewater Division, you will be responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of the City's wastewater collection systems. This includes working with sewer lines, lift stations, and related infrastructure to ensure safe and reliable wastewater services for the community. The ideal candidate is someone who is resourceful, adaptable, and a collaborative team player, with the ability to respond to complex system issues and public concerns. If you are a dedicated individual and want to play a vital role in protecting public health and maintaining essential wastewater services, you are encouraged to apply! 

About the City of Grand Junction Wastewater Services Division:
The City of Grand Junction Wastewater Division provides wastewater collection services for about 30,000 customers. Our system ensures the safe and efficient transport of wastewater from homes and businesses to treatment facilities, helping protect public health and the environment. The Wastewater Division has a staff of dedicated employees working together in areas such as Collections Operations, Lift Station Maintenance, System Inspection, and Customer Service in order to provide excellent service to our community. Our employees are responsible for monitoring and maintaining hundreds of miles of sewer line, numerous lift stations, thousands of manholes, and the infrastructure necessary to support the City’s wastewater collection system.

What You'll Do: 

• Install, inspect, clean, and maintain sewer lines, lift stations, and other assigned collections systems or equipment.
• Investigate leaks and backups, and other issues that may arise; test atmospheric hazards in sewer lines; contain, correct, and clean up sewer overflows.
• Operate a variety of equipment including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, high velocity jetter and vacuum trucks, power and hand tools, and other specialized maintenance and construction equipment
• Utilize and operate specialty equipment including video equipment to inspect the condition of sewer, storm, collection, and irrigation lines and systems.
• Create Digital Video Records and logs of all lines inspected; prepare accurate records and reports regarding the structural integrity of the City's storm drain lines, and wastewater collection system. 
• Locate lines, taps and manholes using electronic locators, metal detectors, CCTV, and dye.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

To view the full job description, please click here. 

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. 
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
• 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. 

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.