Water Utility Worker - Construction & Repair

City of Aurora

5d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora Water Utility Worker performs manual labor and assists with routine maintenance and repairs in a division of the Aurora Water Department. The Construction and Repair division maintains more than 1,500 miles of pipeline. Its work includes emergency water and service-line repairs; fire hydrant, valve, and vault rehabilitation or replacement; sewer repairs and manhole maintenance; summer water-main replacement; and winter snow removal. The position may also support work involving stormwater lines, channels, structures, and large water meters. Employees are expected to model the City’s CORE 4 values: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service. The role works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve trenches, confined spaces, and high-traffic areas. Overtime is required, including call-back duty and standby with a 45-minute response time; average overtime in this section is approximately 250 hours per year. Employees may also be required to work as essential personnel during a declared emergency or disaster. The hiring range is $22.29–$27.86 per hour, with salary commensurate with experience. The City is using this continuous posting to fill multiple vacancies and may close it once a qualified applicant pool is identified. A Colorado CDL must be obtained within six months of hire to maintain employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of work experience related to manual labor.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate, or receive training to operate, various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds repetitively.
Ability to work overtime, call-back duty, and standby with a 45-minute response time.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
State-issued driver's license with a good driving history.
Current Commercial Driver's License, or ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License within six months of hire; obtaining the CDL within that period is required to maintain employment.
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.

Nice To Haves

Skill in using ground-maintenance equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Load and unload tools.
Assist with repair and replacement activities.
Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Assist work crews with installation, repair, testing, and maintenance of water, sewer, and stormwater lines, channels and structures, large water meters, valves, fire hydrants, and other equipment.
Perform tasks using hand tools, shovels, jackhammers, and power tools.
Assist with on-call shifts as needed and support Public Works snow-removal activities.
Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment operating primarily on mechanical principles.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Well-funded General Employees Retirement Plan.
On-site fitness center and employee well-being programs.
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement.
Access to innovation workspaces.
CDL training provided.
Up to $500 annual CDL bonus for eligible employees required to maintain a CDL.
$150 annual boot allowance for required safety-toe boots after the introductory period.
Tuition assistance and access to online training resources through the Learning Management Program.
Career growth, advancement, promotion, and professional development opportunities.
Employer-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment, excluding safety-toe boots.