Wastewater Utility Worker

City of Aurora

3d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora Wastewater Utility Worker performs manual labor and assists with routine maintenance and repair for the Wastewater division of the Aurora Water Department. The division performs preventive and emergency maintenance of wastewater mainlines, using Vac-Con combination sewer cleaners, Closed Circuit Television equipment, support trucks, and other equipment. Most work is performed above ground, and manhole entry is infrequent. Employees participate in a standby program requiring them to be on call 24-7 for two to three weeks per year. The section averages approximately 30 hours of overtime annually; the posting also lists average overtime of 35 hours per year among duties for all divisions. The position works indoors and outdoors in varied weather and may involve exposure to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, confined spaces, traffic, roadways, and easements. Employees may be required to work as essential personnel during a City-declared emergency or disaster. The City states that furlough days (unpaid days off) are scheduled for most employees in 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of manual labor experience.
State-issued driver's license.
Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within the first six months.
Understanding of hazards and common safety practices.
Skill in the safe use of hand and power tools.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and citizens.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate, or receive training to operate, various types of tools and equipment.
Effective use of computers and electronic devices.
Ability to recognize hazards.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping or crouching, and climbing; continuous hand-eye coordination; and lifting up to 50 pounds routinely and up to 100 pounds infrequently.

Responsibilities

Load and unload tools.
Assist work crews with installation, repair, testing, and maintenance of water, sewer, and stormwater lines, channels, structures, large water meters, valves, fire hydrants, and other equipment.
Perform repair and replacement activities and routine equipment maintenance.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair activities on water infrastructure.
Use hand tools, shovels, jackhammers, power tools, and other equipment for maintenance and repair tasks.
Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment operating primarily on mechanical principles.
Operate and maintain vehicles, heavy and light-duty equipment, and machinery.
Respond to emergencies and perform standby duties, including participating in the on-call program.
Perform snow removal activities and, as needed, assist the Public Works Department with snow removal.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Well-funded General Employees Retirement Plan.
On-site fitness center and employee well-being programs.
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement.
Commercial Driver's License training.
Annual bonus up to $500 for employees whose job requirement is to maintain a CDL, subject to eligibility criteria.
Advancement opportunities through career progressions and promotions.
Tuition Assistance Program.
$150 annual boot allowance for full-time employees after successful completion of the introductory period, then on each anniversary date.
Additional training assistance through the online Learning Management System.
Uniforms provided by the Aurora Water Department for full-time employees.
Personal protective equipment provided, except steel or safety-toe boots.