City of Aurora is hiring: Water Utility Worker - Wastewater/Storm/Construction &

Water Utility Worker - Wastewater/Storm/Construction & Repair

Join the City of Aurora as a Water Utility Worker. We are growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees.

The City of Aurora demonstrates excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The hiring range for this position is: $21.51 - $26.89 Hourly. The City of Aurora Water Utility Worker performs manual labor duties and assists with routine maintenance and repair functions for one of the multiple divisions within the Aurora Water Department.

Divisions:

• : Performs preventive and emergency maintenance of wastewater mainlines.
• Construction & Repair (C&R): Responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 1500 miles of pipeline.
• Stormwater: Responsible for a variety of tasks, including tree removal, mowing, trimming, and stormwater infrastructure inspections.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)

• Loads and unloads tools
• Repair and replacement activities
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Assist work crews in the installation, repair, testing, and maintenance of water lines, sewer lines, stormwater lines, channels, and structures
• Perform tasks using tools such as hand tools, shovel, jackhammer, and power tools
• May assist with on-call shifts as needed
• Assist Public Works department with snow removal activities
• Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: 1-year work experience related to manual labor preferred
• Abilities: Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, understand oral and written instructions, operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment
• Skills: Skill in the use of ground maintenance equipment and the use of hand tools preferred
• Licenses And/or Certificates: State Issued Driver's license with a good driving history required, Current Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire date

Physical Demands

• Heavy physical work
• Requires the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds, with or without assistance
• Considerable walking and standing
• Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement

Work Environment

• Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, odors, and fumes
• Some work may be performed in trenches, confined spaces, and in high traffic areas

Equipment Used

• Operates equipment and vehicles common to utilities maintenance functions

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement: The City of Aurora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.