Water Trades Technician

City of Aurora•Salt Lake City, UT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Trades group supports numerous functions across Aurora Water, including raw water conveyance, water treatment functions, stormwater infrastructure improvements, and Wastewater functions. Within these functions, the Water Trades Technician is responsible for metal fabrication, small equipment maintenance, 3D printing applications, and a demonstrated ability to utilize Computer Aided Design applications.

Requirements

At least 1 year of progressively responsible experience in equipment maintenance, repair, and fabrication.
High School Diploma or GED.
Class 1 Water Distribution Certification and Class 1 Wastewater Collection Certificate, and a Colorado Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within a specific time period, as directed by departmental policies.
3G welding certificate, or the ability to obtain licenses and certificates within a specific time as directed by departmental policies.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment, and systems related to assigned equipment maintenance function; applicable safety practices and procedures; and computer-based maintenance management systems.
Standard welding practices
Some knowledge of water conveyance systems
Strong interpersonal and managerial skills
Skill in the use of Windows-based programs
Strong customer service skills
Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness, and correcting errors
Strong welding and fabrication skills
Skill in the use of tools required to perform welding and small equipment repair functions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels of management
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive manner
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and comply with blueprints, diagrams, schematics, manuals, and specifications; make mathematical computations
Maintain records, logs, and reports
Perform physical activities common to maintenance work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a water and/or wastewater utility
Experience with Computer-Aided Design applications

Responsibilities

Develop solutions for customers' problems through the design and fabrication of prototypes and the production of custom solutions or modifications to existing products
Provides assistance in the design, welding, and fabrication of apparatuses, tools, and parts common to the operation and maintenance of a water and wastewater utility
Performs necessary preventative maintenance and repair of equipment components
Provides maintenance and repair to all small portable equipment, such as pumps, generators, demolition saws, and air compressors
Hydraulics repair and troubleshooting, electrical repair and troubleshooting, as it relates to equipment common to a water/wastewater utility
Operates specialized equipment related to the assigned function
Respond to emergency repairs of infrastructure
Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

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
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities