Laborer - Operator in Training - Boyd Lake Water Treatment Plant

Salary Range: $18.15-$26.32 hourly

Anticipated Hiring Range:  $18.15 Hourly - $22.23 Hourly

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Job Summary:

The City of Greeley Water & Sewer Department is seeking four seasonal laborers interested in learning the Water operations of a treatment plant and providing maintenance to the facility operations during the operational season May - October 2026.  This is an entry level “operator in training” opportunity to learn and grow your career with the City of Greeley, located at the Boyd Water Treatment Plant in Loveland, Colorado.  The successful incumbent will be a professional who is committed to assisting the Boyd Water Treatment Plant with providing water for a growing, dynamic community. As a part of the Boyd Water Treatment Division, you will work with a group of committed employees, and other professionals who are dedicated to continuing and enhancing Greeley's leadership role in the Colorado water community. If you are innovative, enjoy challenges and are seeking an entry level position with significant responsibility and opportunity for advancement, come see what Boyd has to offer.

These positions will work approximately May 7 – October 8, 2026. 

Shifts will consist of:

Two positions will be hired to work: Monday – Friday 7 am to 3 pm

One position will be hired to work:  Monday – Friday 3 pm to 11 pm

One position will be hired to work: Monday-Friday 11 pm to 7am

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license license with good driving record (MVR and background check required).
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience performing janitorial, grounds and mechanical maintenance.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and one of the shifts listed above.
• Ability to work independently, along with and/or in groups.
• Ability to properly use hand and power tools to maintain facility.
• Ability to accurately input, retrieve, and verify work assignments.

• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and general public.
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of PC-based methods, SCADA and software in Microsoft windows environment including, Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel,  Outlook, etc.) and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
• 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.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• 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 focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.

• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.

Essential Functions:

• Work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and other times.
• Learn the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants.
• Learning 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.
• Learning to record and maintain data; collect and analyze water samples.
• Learning 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and gases.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to high noise levels, fumes or particles, risk of electrical shock.
• Communication skills sufficient to convey information to Supervisor, the public, or other employees.
• Ability to remain in a standing/walking position for long periods of time.
• Ability to move items weighing up to 75 pounds and make repetitive motions.
• Ability to work at heights greater than 10 feet.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Flexibility to bend, twist and reach objects at all body levels, including overhead.

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.