JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:Integrity,Respect, Professionalism, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

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

Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The hiring range for this position is: $22.01 - $27.51 Hourly

Sign On Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $2,500 bonus; with $500 paid on the first payroll, and $1000 paid upon successful completion of the 6 month introductory period and $1,000 at your one-year anniversary.

This is a continuous posting being used to fill multiple vacancies. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The City ofAurora Water Utility Workerperforms manual labor duties and will assist with routine maintenance and repair functions for one of the multiple divisions within the Aurora Water Department. Employees in this position will demonstrate their work by modeling the Core 4 Values of: Customer Service, Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect.

The City of Aurora is pleased to offer:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training
An annual bonus up to $500 (paid in December if eligibility criteria is met) for individuals whose job requirement is to maintain a CDL
Additional advancement opportunities are available through Career Progressions and Promotions
Training assistance through our online Learning Management System as well as a Tuition Assistance Program
Boot (steel toe or other safety toe boots are required) allowance in the amount of $150.00 after successful completion of your introductory period and then yearly on your anniversary date, for full time (not temporary) employees
The Aurora Water Department will provide uniforms shortly after you start, for full time (not temporary) employees
The Aurora Water Department will provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (besides steel/safety toe boots)

The City takes pride in seeing our employees succeed.
Join us for a career, not just a job.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Aurora Water Operations and Maintenance section is currently accepting applications for the following divisions:

If you would like to see the difference between each division, please view this short video https://youtu.be/dErL3QUM9qM

Wastewater
The Wastewater Section performs preventive and emergency maintenance of wastewater mainlines. These tasks are performed daily using Vac-Con combination sewer cleaners and Closed Circuit Television equipment as well as other various support trucks and equipment. The vast majority of work is performed above ground so that entry into manholes is infrequent. The nature of our work is preventative, so we seldom have after hour's emergencies that require employees to respond to work at odd hours. All Wastewater employees participate in the standby program that requires being "on-call" 24-7, two to three weeks per year. Average overtime worked in this section is 30 hours per year.

Construction & Repair (C&R)
This section of Water T & D is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 1500 miles of pipeline. Core functions include emergency water and service line repairs, fire hydrant, valve and vault rehabilitation or replacement. Sewer repairs for gravity, force mains and reuse piping including manhole maintenance within the right of way are a duty as well. Water main replacement throughout the summer months and snow removal in the winter months. Overtime is a requirement of the job so the ability to work call back duty must be a high priority and is a condition of this area. Average overtime worked in this section is 250 hours per year.

Stormwater
The Stormwater Section within Aurora Water's Operations & Maintenance Division is responsible for a variety of tasks. Work assignments or activities can change daily depending on weather, workloads, and projects. Work activities may include the following: tree removal, mowing, trimming, chemical applications to control weeds, stormwater infrastructure inspections, maintenance and repair of stormwater pipes and culverts, concrete repairs, work in high traffic areas, and work in off-road areas along creeks or channels. Snow removal by hand and with plow trucks is another function performed by the Stormwater Section. Typically, this position does not require a lot of overtime, but maintenance workers are required to work overtime when performing streets snow removal and when essential staff is required to respond to emergencies that occur within the Aurora Water Department or the city of Aurora. Average overtime worked in this section is 30 hours per year.

In addition, all divisions will perform the following primary duties and responsibilities:

Loads and unloads tools
Average overtime worked in this section is 35 hours per year
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, large water meters, valves, fire hydrants, and other equipment
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 that operate primarily based on mechanical principles.
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

Abilities:

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively
Ability to work overtime, call back duty, and standby with forty five-minute response times
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong

Skills:

Skill in the use of ground maintenance equipment and the use of hand tools preferred
This job requires attention to detail and being thorough in completing work tasks

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
Requires frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing over 100 pounds, with assistance
Considerable walking and standing
Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing
Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles
Vision for reading gauges and written instruction
Hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals

Work Environment:

Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions with e

Water Utility Worker - Wastewater/Storm/Construction & Repair

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