Water Utility Worker - Wastewater

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: $22.01 - $27.51 Hourly  The deadline to   submit   applications is July 7, 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.   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. The City of Aurora is pleased to offer:  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 Additional advancement opportunities are available through Career Progressions and Promotions Training assistance through our online Learning Management System as well as a 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 (not temporary) employees The Aurora Water Department will provide uniforms shortly after you start, for full time (not temporary) employees The Aurora Water Department will provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (besides steel/safety toe boots) Wastewater  The Wastewater Section 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:  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    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 hazard s   Licenses and Certifications Required:     State issued driver’s license   Ability to obtain with in first 6 months   Class   B   CDL with tanker endorsement   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   an