Water Utility Worker - Transmission & Distribution

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 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. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 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 warni…

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