Maintenance Worker II - Water

Job Summary:

The salary range for this position is $22.77 - $30.74 per hour with a hiring range of $22.77 - $26.76, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

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Essential Functions:

• Manage the sludge residual program by handling all WTP process solids.
• Operates heavy equipment (front-end loader, dump truck, skid steer, etc.) to maintain the sludge ponds.
• Inspect the reservoir weekly and records piezometer readings.
• Operate, repair and perform preventative maintenance on trucks, tractors, hand and power tools.
• Haul sludge to land application sites and maintains sludge inventory.
• Coordinate the plant residual process with the Lead Plant Operator.
• Assist with chemical deliveries.
• Maintains inventory on all shop supplies.
• Performs maintenance and repair on trucks, tractors, power tools, and a variety of heavy equipment.
• Help operations with upkeep of plant processes.
• Utilize temporary, volunteer, or community service workers.
• Dam inspection and reservoir inspections.
• Clean flocculation and sedimentation basins.
• Snow removal as required.

Other Job Functions:

• Assist Technical Service personnel in grounds, building or equipment maintenance and/or modification when necessary.
• Unload large truck deliveries
• Assist unloading chemical deliveries.
• Work on call as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• None

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: High School or GED.
• Preferred: 2 Year/associate degree in automotive science.

Experience:

• Some experience required.
• Preferred: 5 years' experience operating a loader and skid steer.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction or able to obtain within six months of hire.
• Colorado Class D Water Treatment Certification preferred, but not required
• Forklift Certification preferred; must be obtained upon hire if not already held.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of operating and maintaining water treatment plant processes.
• Basic knowledge of water treatment operations.
• Knowledge of state, local, and departmental water quality standards and regulations.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of standard and emergency operating procedures.
• Handle hazardous materials in a safe manner.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written communication with coworkers, supervisors and the general public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and supervisor and to coordinate teams and projects.
• Inspect and determine status of equipment and unit processes using audio, visual, aromatic and tactile indicators.
• Knowledge of confined entry procedures and ability to work in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions.
• Interpret and apply City policies and safety regulations.
• Use process control, word processing, work order processing and database software.
• Read blueprints, schematics, maps, and construction plans.
• Perform basic math.
• Knowledge of general equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Operate a variety of light, medium and heavy construction equipment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Working Environment:

• Occasional: Exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

Additional Working Demands / Conditions:

• Work may be performed in an inside or outside environment during all types of temperatures, weather conditions and all times of day while being exposed to excessive noise from machines.
• May involve climbing ladders, stairs, steps and traversing catwalk grating, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and kneeling on a frequent basis and working in confined spaces.
• Work may involve assisting with performing sampling calibration or equipment and process instruments calibration / maintenance often in difficult areas.
• Extremely strenuous physical work involving objects in excess of 150 pounds.
• Moving, positioning, and carrying loads of up to 50 pounds upstairs and loading on four-foot high surfaces frequently.
• Ability to use gas monitoring equipment, safety tripod and harness and any other required safety equipment for entering both high and low hazard confined spaces.
• Manual dexterity required to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of power and hand tools and motor vehicles.
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone on both day and night shifts.
• Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, etc.
• Subject to call-back work.

Material and equipment directly used:

• Telephone, two-way radio
• Vehicle, tractor, front-end loader, mowers, scrub brushes, fire hoses, pliers, pipe wrenches, breathing apparatus, gas monitoring equipment, safety tripod and harness,
• Safety equipment for entering confined spaces
• Dump truck, front-end loaders, skid steers

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

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Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check. Selection process will comply with DOT regulations including post-offer drug screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse full query if applicable.