Water Utility Specialist



Job Details

Water Utility Specialist
Employer

City of Aurora

Salary

$26.39 - $38.22 Hourly

Location

Aurora, CO

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

18-00181

Department

Aurora Water

Opening Date

04/24/2018

Summary of Job Duties

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:  IntegrityRespect, 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 wellness programs
  • Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
  • Access to innovation work spaces
The City of Aurora is seeking candidates who can perform new water line testing and inspections for the Operations Division of the Aurora Water Department. 
 
Aurora Water Mission Statement
Enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora Citizens by providing safe, dependable and sustainable water, sewer and stormwater services, today and in the future.
 
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. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversees and performs various testing as it relates to new water lines and modified existing water mains
  • Assists contractors with all phases of water main construction
  • Acts as a field consultant with contractor during pre-construction meetings
  • Coordinates testing process with various city sections
  • Prepares various reports, communicates verbally and in writing with customers, contractors, and staff
  • Maintains and updates records
  • Reads and interprets maps and construction drawings to mark utility lines within accuracy requirements of State laws
  • Performs field surveys of facilities to determine degree of hazard and identify cross-connections
  • Operates and maintains assigned equipment, utility structures, and equipment
  • Responds to customer complaints in a professional manner
  • Operates specialized equipment and tools related to assigned functions
  • May operate equipment in performing other utilities work
  • Enforces department and city policies and procedures
  • Locates utility lines
  • Assists with snow removal activities
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The hiring department may include job related experience, training, education or license and certification preferences at the time of recruitment. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:
At least 3 years of related water utility maintenance experience including distribution or collection operation practices; reading and interpretation of construction drawings. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of utility and AWWA standards and specification and fire protection; practice and techniques of assigned maintenance functions.

Abilities:
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time; understand oral and written instructions; operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment; read and interpret construction plans and map books; measure, locate, and mark underground utility locations based on plan information and records; communicate location information and resolve conflicts with field construction personnel. Ability to work overtime

Skills:
Basic drafting/drawing skills.

Licenses, Certificates or Equipment Required:
  • Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) 
  • Driver's license with a good driving history
  • Colorado Water Distribution Level II
  • Colorado Wastewater Collection Level I
  • Colorado Wastewater Collection Level II
  • Colorado Water Distribution Level I
  • **Or the ability to obtain certifications within department guidelines.
  • This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE:
 
All selected candidates will be subject to the following pre-employment screening at the time of hire.
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Drug Screening & Physical Exam
  • Submittal of official transcripts of most relevant/highest level of education listed on the application 

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Heavy physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds; frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds; considerable walking and standing; frequent pushing, pulling, bending, stooping/crouching, and climbing; considerable hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles; speech communication to give information and vision to read manuals and gauges and operate equipment; hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals.

Work Environment: Works primarily outdoors in both hot and cold weather with exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals. Some work may be performed in confined spaces.

Equipment Used: Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to construction and maintenance; operates vehicles such as dump trucks and pickups

Aurora is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The city also maintains compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The city's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) is available for review by contacting the Employee Relations Officer in the Human Resources Division at 303-739-7225.

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 Parkway, Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

 

LEAVE BENEFITS
Holidays
The city provides the following 10 paid holidays to all regular and introductory employees:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Thanksgiving Holiday (day after Thanksgiving)
  • Christmas Day
 
Personal Leave
The city provides twenty-four (24) hours of personal leave to full-time employees each January 1 following the completion of one year of continuous service and 2080 worked hours (excluding over-time).   A pro-rated portion of personal leave is provided after the first six (6) months of continuous service and again at twelve (12) months continuous service.
Annual Leave
Employees accrue annual leave after the successful completion of their Introductory Period. Accruals for Annual Leave for full-time regular employees are:
0-2 years of service 12 days
2-4 years of service 13 days
4 years of service 14 days
6 years of service 15 days
8 years of service 16 days
10 years of service 17 days
12 years of service 18 days
14 years of service 20 days
15 years of service 23 days
 
Part-time and full-time employees working less than forty hours per week shall accrue annual leave on a pro rated basis according to the number of hours worked.
Sick Leave
All regular employees excluding elected officials accrue Sick Leave upon their date of hire. All regular Career Service employees accrue 104 hours of Sick Leave for each 2080 hours of work. There is no maximum on the amount of sick leave that can be accrued.
Employee Leave Sharing Program
The City offers an Employee Leave Sharing Program in order to assist with income protection for full-time and part-time regular employees when an employee must be absent from work due to catastrophic medical hardship to the employee, spouse or child(ren).
City employees may voluntarily donate Annual, Personal and Sick Leave hours to a qualified employee.
Emergency Leave
Any regular or introductory employee may be allowed, at the discretion of the Department Director, up to 5 working days or 40 hours paid time off in the case of a death involving an employee's immediate family or in the case of a natural disaster involving the employee.
Civil Leave
Any regular or introductory employee who is summoned for jury duty or is subpoenaed in an official capacity during a regularly schedule work day will be given paid time off.
Military Leave
Any regular or introductory full-time employee who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves will receive a maximum of 15 (eight-hour) paid days per calendar year.
BENEFIT PLANS AND PROGRAMS
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
The city offers four (4) medical plans; two (2) dental plans; and one (1) vision plan to regular employees (and their eligible dependents) to choose from. Medical, dental and vision coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.
Life Insurance
Life insurance is provided to regular employees in the event of death at no cost. In addition, regular employees are covered by the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, which provides for additional benefits in the event of accidental death or serious accidental injury. Eligibility for life insurance begins on the employee's date of hire.
Employees may elect additional life insurance coverage on themselves through the city’s voluntary life insurance plan. Life insurance coverage is also available for dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Regular employees may participate in the City's flexible spending accounts program. This program allows employees to increase their tax savings by making pre-tax deposits to a Health or Dependent Care Spending Account to pay for work-related dependent care expenses and certain unreimbursed health expenses.
Retirement
All regular Career Service employees participate in the General Employees Retirement Plan (“GERP”) which is a defined benefit pension plan. For 2013 participants will contribute 6% of their pre-tax earnings each pay period. The City of Aurora matches each employee's contributions. GERP credits interest on contributions while they remain with the Plan.
When employment with the City ends, participants may be eligible for a monthly retirement benefit, depending on their age and length of service. Alternatively, terminating participants may elect to receive a lump sum distribution of their contributions, interest and vested City contributions instead of a monthly benefit.
Long Term Disability
When a regular employee cannot work for a prolonged time because of serious injury or illness, you need help with more than your medical bills. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) can replace a portion of your salary while you are unable to work. Full-time regular Career Service employees are eligible for LTD after completing 6 months of continuous service. After a period of 90 days, you may receive up to 60% of your current base pay.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457)
At an employee's option, participation in a Deferred Compensation program through the City of Aurora is available. Deferred Compensation provides pre-tax savings to employees who participate through automatic payroll deduction. It is a program that assists you in saving additional monies for your retirement. There are many investment choices offered by each of our Deferred Compensation providers. Your pre-tax dollar investment(s) grow each payday while interest accumulates.

01
Complete and thorough responses to the following questions are necessary in order to be considered for this vacancy and move to the next step in the recruitment process. Do you have at least 3 years of related water utility maintenance experience including distribution or collection operation practices; reading and interpretation of construction drawings
  • Yes
  • No
  • No but my work history demonstrates my ability to perform the duties of the position
02
Please describe your experience with pipeline testing, installation and/or inspections for a water/gas utility.
03
Please describe your experience with utility and AWWA standards and specifications.
04
Do you have a valid driver's license with a good driving history and will you be able to provide a motor vehicle record?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please select the option below that best describes your current certification status. (Select all that apply)
  • Colorado Water Distribution Level I
  • Colorado Water Distribution Level II
  • Colorado Wastewater Collection Level I
  • Colorado Wastewater Collection Level II
  • Other
  • None
06
If you answered 'Other' in the previous question, please list any related water certifications you currently hold.
07
This position requires you to operator a vehicle for the City of Aurora. If selected, your Motor Vehicle Report will be obtained from State records. Any false or inaccurate information provided will results in disqualification. Has your drivers license been suspended, revoked, or reinstated in the past 3 years?
  • YES
  • NO
08
Please select the number of driving violations/tickets you have received in the past 3 years:
  • 1 - 3
  • 4 - 6
  • more than 6
  • None
09
Have you been involved in any driving accidents within the past 3 years?
  • YES
  • NO

* Required Question

Employer
City of Aurora
Address
15151 E. Alameda Parkway

Aurora, Colorado, 80012
Phone
(303) 739-7225

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