Water Utility Worker - Construction & Repair

City of Aurora

7d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora Water Utility Worker performs manual labor duties and will assist with routine maintenance and repair functions for one of the multiple divisions within the Aurora Water Department. Employees in this position will demonstrate their work by modeling the Core 4 Values of: Customer Service, Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. The Construction and Repair division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 1500 miles of pipeline. Core functions include emergency water and service line repairs, fire hydrant, valve and vault rehabilitation or replacement. Sewer repairs for gravity, force mains and reuse piping including manhole maintenance within the right of way are a duty as well. Water main replacement throughout the summer months and snow removal in the winter months. Overtime is a requirement of the job so the ability to work call back duty must be a high priority and is a condition of this area. Average overtime worked in this section is 250 hours per year.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
1-year work experience related to manual labor
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively
Ability to work overtime, call back duty, and standby with forty five-minute response times
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
State Issued Driver's license with a good driving history required
Current Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Skill in the use of ground maintenance equipment and the use of hand tools preferred

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.
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

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
Additional advancement opportunities are available through Career Progressions and Promotions
Training assistance through our online Learning Management System as well as a 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 (not temporary) employees
The Aurora Water Department will provide uniforms shortly after you start, for full time (not temporary) employees
The Aurora Water Department will provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (besides steel/safety toe boots)
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