JOB LOCATION
Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946
Cit y of Aurora , Colorado
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.
Why Work for Aurora?
Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
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
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The hiring range for this position is: $22.29 - $27.86 per hour.
This is a continuous posting being used to fill multiple vacancies. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
Additional Perks & Benefits:
CDL Training Provided - Earn your Commercial Driver's License!
Up to $500 Annual CDL Bonus - For eligible employees required to maintain a CDL.
$150 Annual Boot Allowance - For required safety-toe boots (after introductory period).
Tuition Assistance & Learning Management Program - Get help paying for education and access to online training resources.
Career Growth Opportunities - Opportunities for advancement, promotions, and professional development.
Uniforms & Safety Gear Provided - Employer-provided uniforms and PPE (excluding safety-toe boots).
Overview of Department / Position:
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.
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.
Primary Duties and 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required
Experience:
1-year work experience related to manual…