Water Utility Worker - Pump Station

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 work spaces

• Assists work crews in the repair and maintenance of water, wastewater, reuse, and storm drain pump stations, water storage tanks, and treatment pumping facilities
• Performs routine maintenance in potable water, raw water, and wastewater pumping facilities
• Loads and unloads tools
• Maintains facilities equipment
• Performs routine building maintenance and inspections
• Performs grounds maintenance
• Required to participate in confined space entries at whatever capacities assigned
• Required to be in the rotation for standby call for assigned facilities
• Will assist with snow removal activities and snow standby call duties
• Basic knowledge of the city computer systems; and performs additional duties as assigned.

• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance equipment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively
• Ability to work shifts, nights, overtime, standby, and call back duty
• Must be able to wear protective equipment required for the job and able to meet requirements under the Aurora Water Respiratory Protection Program

• Driver's license with a good driving history
• Motor Vehicle Record MUST be submitted with the application and MUST be a State issued MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) ***No third party agencies accepted***
• Current Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire date. Class I Collection/Distribution preferred
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

• Reference checks
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening & Physical Exam Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy.  Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year.
• Submittal of official transcripts of most relevant/highest level of education listed on the application.

 Physical Demands:  Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function; may require ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds; may require frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; considerable walking and standing; frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing; hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles; vision for reading gauges and written instructions; hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals.
 
Work Environment:  Works indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, and fumes. Some work may be performed in confined spaces, will be exposed to low and medium electrical voltage.
 
Equipment Used:  Operates mechanical equipment and vehicles common to utilities maintenance functions.
 
For Veteran's points: 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 Employment Opportunity Commission.

If you need assistance in 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.