Wastewater Utility Worker

City of Aurora; United States; Vor Ort; USD 31.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

CDL training

CDL bonus

Career advancement

Boot allowance

Training programs

Uniforms

PPE provision

Zusammenfassung

The City of Aurora is seeking a Wastewater Utility Worker to assist with routine maintenance and repair within the Wastewater division of the Aurora Water department. This role involves preventive work on mainlines and equipment, operating tools and vehicles, and responding to maintenance needs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of manual labor experience, and a valid driver's license; the position requires the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with tanker

Qualifikationen

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year manual labor.
• Licenses: State driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety practices.
• Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools.

Aufgaben

• Loads and unloads tools.
• Average overtime in this section is 35 hours/year.
• Repair and replacement activities.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Assist with installation, repair, testing and maintenance of water lines, sewer lines, and related equipment.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and power tools.
• Respond to emergencies and snow removal as needed.

Kenntnisse

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

JOB LOCATION 13646 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1330 City 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

Additional Perks

• 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
• Advancement opportunities through Career Progressions and Promotions
• 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 employees
• Additional Training assistance through our online Learning Management System
• The Aurora Water Department will provide uniforms shortly after you start, for full time employees
• The Aurora Water Department will provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (besides steel/safety toe boots)

Overview of Department / Position

The City of Aurora Wastewater Utility Worker performs manual labor duties and will assist with routine maintenance and repair functions for the Wastewater division within the Aurora Water department. The Wastewater division performs preventive and emergency maintenance of wastewater mainlines. These tasks are performed daily using Vac-Con combination sewer cleaners and Closed Circuit Television equipment as well as other various support trucks and equipment. The vast majority of work is performed above ground so that entry into manholes is infrequent. The nature of our work is preventative, so we seldom have after hour's emergencies that require employees to respond to work at odd hours. All Wastewater employees participate in the standby program that requires being "on-call" 24-7, two to three weeks per year. Average overtime worked in this section is 30 hours per year. In addition, all divisions will perform the following primary duties and responsibilities:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads tools
• Average overtime worked in this section is 35 hours per year
• 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
• Assists with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair activities on water infrastructure
• Operates and maintains vehicles
• Responds to emergencies
• Performs snow removal activities
• Performs standby duties
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: 1-year manual labor experience

Licenses and Certifications: State issued driver's license

Ability to obtain within first 6 months: Class B CDL with tanker endorsement

Knowledge: Understanding of hazards and common safety practices

Skills: Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools

Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and citizens Ability to understand oral and written instructions Ability to operate or receive training on various types of tools and equipment Effective use of computers and electronic devices Ability to recognize hazards

Working Conditions Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands: Medium lifting not more than 50 pounds at a time and infrequent heavy lifting of not more than 100 pounds Frequent lifting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping/crouching and climbing Continuous hand/eye coordination for operation of power tools, vehicles and equipment Speech to maintain communication with employees and citizens Vision to read manuals and gauges Hearing for instruction, troubleshooting and warning signals

Work Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes and chemicals; work may be performed in a confined space. Primarily in and around traffic and roadways and easements Equipment Used: Operates a variety of hand & power tools and equipment common to water maintenance and repair activities Uses computer and electronic devices for email and data input Operates a motor vehicle, heavy and light duty equipment and machinery This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) during their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

Veterans preference:

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26-1283) As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.

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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
• Growing city and employee population
• Competitive total compensation package
• 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
• Learn more about city of Aurora benefits

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Know your rights! The city of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. The city shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the city shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303.739.7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

Salary to be commensurate with experience. The hiring range for this position is: $22.29 - $27.86 per hour.

The deadline to submit applications is November 22nd, 2026.

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.