Seasonal Laborer - Water & Sewer - Reservoirs

Position Duration:  Seasonal Position - 1,040 hours or 6 months

Salary Range:     $18.15- $26.32 Hourly

Job Summary: 

Come be part of a high performing and dedicated team! This is a great opportunity to be exposed to principles in drinking water and wastewater. The City of Greeley, a community of over 100,000 is seeking individuals committed to helping our City be its best! The City of Greeley Water & Sewer Division is looking to hire a Seasonal Laborer to work at our Reservoirs location with an interest in municipal water and sewer. Ideally, this position will start in April 2026 and work through September 2026.  Career advancement opportunities exist throughout the City. 

This position is located at 23rd Avenue and Reservoir Road in Greeley, Colorado.

Scheduled Hours:  Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
The Seasonal Laborer in the Reservoirs division obtains daily readings from various stations, daily inspections and assists system operators with preventive maintenance. Additional duties may include performing work on pumps, valves, sprinklers, mowing grass, maintaining pump station sites and other related job duties.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record (MVR and background check required).
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment, lawn mowing and sprinklers preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and other times as needed.
• Previous trades experience in concrete work, carpentry, chemical weed sprays, and/or asphalt placement preferred. 
• Previous pump maintenance experience preferred.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions in English, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent proficiency, is essential for safety on the job.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Basic computer skills in order to enter timesheet information into Oracle and basic knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Customer service skills, including the ability to actively listen, address customer needs, defuse tense situations, and maintain an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal. 
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.

Essential Functions:

• Learn the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants.
• Learn how to read and interpret gauges and meters used in regulating operations of plant equipment.
• Learning to monitor objects and data for compliance and operating standards.
• Learning to perform daily record keeping, water quality sampling, and routine laboratory analysis.
• Learn to record and maintain data; collect and analyze water samples.
• Learn to perform other functions such as janitorial, grounds and mechanical maintenance.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Attend safety sessions and keep informed about safety and emergency procedures.
• Interprets information on a computer screen and follows a sequence of repair information.
• Measures distance using a tape measure or calibrated instruments.
• Move debris, dirt, and other material from one location to another using a shovel, rake, or other hand tools.
• Interprets information on a computer screen and follows sequence of repair information;.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Exposure to all weather conditions.
• Exposure to various types of machinery noise, some levels to excess.
• Exposure to untreated water.
• Operate machinery such as a riding lawn mower, a tractor, or mower.

Physical Requirements

• Bend and stoop repeatedly or continually over long periods of time.
• Climbs a ladder or steps to reach jobs.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Make precise arm-hand position movements and maintain static balance (i.e.: using wrenches, a hammer, saw or similar tools.)
• Make repetitive arm-hand movements.
• Manual labor, prolonged standing, kneeling, bending and walking, climbing ladders and stairs
• Manual dexterity enough to operate hand and power tools, move objects
• Move heavy objects (50 lbs. or more) a long distance (20 feet or more).
• Remains standing for long periods of time.
• Vision enough to perform above functions, read printed instructions.
• Work with small objects (placing washers on bolts).
• Work in small and/or cramped areas.
   

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

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.