Water Utility Worker - Meter Maintenance

City of Aurora

20h•Onsite

About The Position

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. The Water Utility Worker performs entry-level manual labor and assists with routine maintenance and unskilled manual tasks in the maintenance, repair, testing, calibration, inspection, installation and replacement of water meters and associated devices for the Support Services Division – Field Service Section of the Aurora Water Department.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One (1) year of experience in manual labor, construction, maintenance, or a related field
Basic knowledge of water utility systems, meter operations, and applicable safety procedures
Understanding of hand tools and their uses
Skill in basic mechanical troubleshooting and the use of hand and power tools
Skill in accurately recording and entering work data in electronic systems
Ability to follow established safety procedures and use protective equipment
Ability to learn and apply technical procedures related to water meter systems
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and the public
Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment
Ability to recognize hazards
Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to operate a city vehicle, or otherwise demonstrate ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position

Responsibilities

Performs routine, minor repair and replacement of large water meters (1½” – 12”)
Performs non-complex equipment maintenance
Assists with the installation, repair and maintenance of water meters
Assists with the set-up and break down of alternate water source connections
Performs minor pit maintenance and re-construction of damaged meter pits
Operates and assists in the maintenance of hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment
Create and close out service orders properly on SpryPoint

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
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
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