Traffic Utility Locator

City of Aurora • Aurora, CO

13d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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, and Customer 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 Solving high-stakes logic puzzles every morning keeps the city running smoothly. Traffic Engineering Operations needs a reliable teammate to handle Colorado 811 requests without constant supervision. Real people depend on those traffic signals and street lights staying powered through every storm. Telling the truth about where lines actually sit keeps construction crews safe and neighbors happy. Best practices require triple-checking GIS data before painting a single mark on the pavement. Treating every contractor and resident with common courtesy ensures projects stay on track. Walking through fresh snow or summer heat beats sitting in a cubicle all day. The Traffic Utility Locator responds to Colorado 811 locate requests for the Traffic Engineering Operations divisions. Individuals must be able to work independently, have computer skills to close out locate requests, and have knowledge of utilities that are found at Traffic Signals. The hiring range for this role is $23.96-$29.94/hour. Salary to be commensurate with experience. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀. 𝗔𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

Requirements

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least 3 years of related maintenance experience including reading and interpreting construction drawings.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of confined space entry procedures Practice and techniques of assigned maintenance functions. Knowledge of various types of utility lines. Knowledge of GIS.
• Skills: Skill in the use of Microsoft Office, and competence in most common computer tasks. Basic drafting/drawing skills.
• Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, and citizens. Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time. Understand oral and written instructions. Read and interpret construction plans and mapping systems. Measuer, locate, and mark underground utility locations based on plan information and records. Communicate location information and resolve conflicts with field construction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Pelican Software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locates a combination power, output feeds/cables, and communications conduit for traffic signals and street lights.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with customers and contractors.
• Maintains and updates records; reads and interprets maps and construction drawings to mark utility lines within the accuracy requirements of State laws.
• Conducts field meetings with contractors or customers and other representatives from outside agencies and coordinates the location of utility lines.
• Creates charts and drawings displaying various utility lines using GIS and other computer software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Rich benefits package with low employee costs
• Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
• Retirement pension plan
• Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
• Growing city and employee population
• Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs
• Remote work opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED