Maintenance Worker, Water II

Water Treatment Plant
Loveland, CO 80538, USA

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Worker II performs all necessary technical and physical functions needed to maintain the buildings, grounds, the plant residual process and structures of the Water Treatment Plant with guidance from the Treatment Plant Lead Operator and/or Treatment Plant Manager.

The salary range for this position is$23.11 - $31.20 per hour with hiring range of$23.11 - $27.16
, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Friday, January 23, 2026, 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:

• Operate heavy equipment (front-end loader, dump truck, skid steer, etc.) to manage water plant sludge/residuals.
• Haul sludge to landfill and maintain CDL license compliance.
• Coordinate with the Lead Plant Operator to optimize sludge processes.
• Perform required CDL vehicle inspections before use.
• Inspect, operate, repair and perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, hand and power tools.
• Coordinates with vehicle maintenance team to ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Perform dam and reservoir inspections and record weekly piezometer readings.
• Assist with chemical deliveries.
• Maintains inventory on all shop supplies.
• Help operations with upkeep of plant processes and maintenance as needed.
• Clean flocculation and sedimentation basins, and other plant infrastructure.
• Perform snow removal as required.

Other

Job Functions:

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

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no supervisory/management expectations.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required:
  
  High School or GED.

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.
• Forklift Certification preferred; must be obtained upon hire if not already held.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Operate a variety of light, medium and heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of general equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic knowledge of operating and maintaining water treatment plant processes and operation
• Knowledge of state, local, and departmental water quality standards and regulations.
• 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 supervisors and coordinate teams and projects.
• Inspect and determine status of equipment and unit processes using audio, visual, aromatic and tactile indicators.
• Knowledge of confined space 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.

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.
• 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…