Water Utility Worker - Transmission & Distribution

City of Aurora; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Aurora in Colorado is seeking dedicated team members to join Aurora Water as Water Utility Worker positions. Salary range is $22.29 to $27.86 per hour, with multiple openings and rolling applications. Applicants are evaluated on a first-come basis as pools are established.

Aurora Water operates the drinking water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of manual labor experience, and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: 1 year manual labor
• Knowledge: Hazards and safety practices
• Skills: Safe use of hand and power tools
• Abilities: Manual labor for extended periods
• Ability to operate tools/equipment and read instructions

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance/repair on water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure
• Operate and maintain vehicles
• Respond to water, stormwater, or wastewater emergencies
• Perform snow removal
• Stand-by duties and other related duties as assigned

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Tool operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

JOB LOCATION Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946 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

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience The salary range is $22.29 - $27.86 per hour. Please note, this job announcement is for multiple Water Utility Worker openings. 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.

Overview of Department / Position: Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health. Performs manual labor duties engaged in water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater operations and maintenance activities.

• Assists with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair activities on water, wastewater or stormwater infrastructure
• Operates and maintains vehicles
• Responds to water, stormwater, or wastewater emergencies
• Performs snow removal activities
• Performs stand-by duties
• Performs other related 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
• Knowledge: Understanding of hazards and common safety practices
• Skills: Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools
• Abilities: Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• 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
• Licenses and Certifications Required: State issued driver’s license Ability to obtain with in first 6 months Class A or B CDL as required by section job duties

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

Continuously works outdoors on a variety of terrain and all-weather conditions, with exposure to noise, dust, odors and fumes Occasional work in confined space, frequent vehicle traffic and pedestrian interaction Work day or night for emergency operations

Equipment Used

Operates a variety of hand & power tools and equipment common to maintenance and repair activities Uses computer and electronic devices for email and data input Operates a motor vehicle, tandem axle dump truck This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of 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.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

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

Notice Regarding Automated Processing and Fraud Prevention

As part of our recruiting and application security processes, we may use automated tools and technologies to help detect fraudulent activity, protect applicant accounts, and support the administration of employment applications. These tools may collect and process information associated with your application activity, including: Number of job requisitions applied to External application session duration Geolocation country code IP address Device/browser fingerprinting information (including JA4 fingerprint data) This information may be used by Workday’s Fraudulent Job Application Prevention capabilities to generate an application risk or fraud assessment score. These tools are designed to support application security, fraud prevention, and recruiting operations and may be considered during the processing or review of applications. Meaningful human review remains part of our hiring and recruiting process. For additional information regarding our processing of applicant information, please review our Privacy Notice or contact [e-mail].

Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment.

City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. The city of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The city of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. 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.