Wastewater Utility Worker

City of Aurora

3d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora Wastewater Utility Worker performs manual labor duties and will assist with routine maintenance and repair functions for the Wastewater division within the Aurora Water department. The Wastewater division 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1-year manual labor experience
Understanding of hazards and common safety practices
Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and citizens
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Ability to operate or receive training on various types of tools and equipment
Effective use of computers and electronic devices
Ability to recognize hazards
State issued driver’s license
Ability to obtain within first 6 months: Class B CDL with tanker endorsement

Responsibilities

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, 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
Assists with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair activities on water infrastructure
Operates and maintains vehicles
Responds to emergencies
Performs snow removal activities
Performs standby duties
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
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
Advancement opportunities through Career Progressions and Promotions
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 employees
Additional Training assistance through our online Learning Management System
The Aurora Water Department will provide uniforms shortly after you start, for full time employees
The Aurora Water Department will provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (besides steel/safety toe boots)