Water Utility Lead

City of Aurora

4d•$31 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health. The Water Utility Lead serves as a lead worker over an assigned group of employees and performs complex skilled work duties related to the operation, maintenance and repair of water Transmission and Distribution systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Three years progressively responsible experience maintenance, operation, and repair with water distribution systems.
Thorough knowledge and techniques of water distribution system operation, maintenance, and repair.
Thorough knowledge of hazards, practices, procedures, equipment and tool operation, systems and processes common to water operations and common safety practices and procedures
Thorough knowledge of blueprints, grade and elevation notations
Thorough knowledge of the City of Aurora
Technical knowledge of the water utility systems with expertise on water system valve operations, hydraulics, and pressure zones
Thorough knowledge of excavation and trenching, traffic control, confined space entry and other job safety operations
Knowledge of the data management system
Skilled in the safe operation of PRVs, valves, fire hydrants, ARVs, potable, reuse or raw water delivery systems
Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and equipment operation
Skilled in training and monitoring of assigned personnel
Skilled to recognize hazards, find resolution, understanding specifications and attention to detail
Ability to understand complex instructions, specifications and situations relative to job assignments
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and citizens
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Ability to coordinate effectively with other sections and departments
Effective use of computers and electronic devices
Work with Supervisor to provide documentation and feedback related to employees and work assignments
Organize and coordinate daily work activities working with other Water Utility Leads
Ability to problem solve with resolution on work sites
Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement
Colorado Water Distribution 2 or Wastewater Collection 2

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on water infrastructure
Assigns, oversees, and reviews work and work crews
Operates and maintains specialized equipment and vehicles
Coordinates daily work activities working with peers
Troubleshooting, identifying and repairing water system concerns
Providing customer service during routine and emergency situations
Provides, prepares, maintains maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment
Assists in the training of assigned personnel
Responds to water, wastewater, and stormwater emergencies
Performs snow removal activities
Performs stand-by duties
Performs other related duties as assigned