City of Aurora Water Utility Supervisor
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
Plans, supervises, monitors and coordinates work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers related to water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater operations and maintenance activities.
Plans, assigns, monitors, and reviews work activities and work crewsCoordinates daily work activitiesResolves problems and conflicts that arising during the course of workPrepares reports and investigates accidentsMaintains records and makes recommendations concerning materials, manpower and equipmentTroubleshooting and identifying water system concernsMaintains, trains personnel and enforces safety regulations and proceduresCoordinates preventative maintenance programsResponds to citizen concernsSupervises assigned employeesProvides, prepares and maintains maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipmentMonitors and coordinates work with internal and external customersMakes recommendation regarding hiring, training, evaluating and discipline of assigned employeesResponds to water, wastewater, stormwater emergenciesPerforms snow removal activitiesPerforms stand-by dutiesPerforms other related duties as assignedAn equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education : High school diploma or GEDExperience : Five years progressively responsible experience in installation, construction, maintenance & repair activities associated with water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure. Plus 1 year of supervisory or leadwork experienceThorough knowledge of hazards, practices, procedures, equipment and tool operation, systems and processes common to water operations and common safety practices and proceduresThorough knowledge of blueprints, grade and elevation surveyingThorough knowledge of the City of AuroraTechnical knowledge of the water utility systemsKnowledge of excavation and trenching, traffic control and confined space entryStrong interpersonal, analytical and supervisory skillsSkilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and equipment operationSkilled in training and monitoring of assigned personnelSkilled to recognize hazards, find resolution, specifications and attention to detailHandle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacyAbility to understand complex instructions, specifications and situations relative to job assignmentsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and citizensCommunicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to understand oral and written instructionsEffective use of computers, electronic devices and programsDirect, train and effectively lead a diverse workforcePrioritize, organize and coordinate daily work activitiesAbility to problem solve with resolution on work sitesColorado Water Distribution 3 and Wastewater Collection 1, OR Colorado Wastewater Collection 3 and Water Distribution 1Essential 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.
Light physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 20 poundsSome lifting and carrying; walking, standing, climbing, bending, crouching and stooping to perform inspectionsSpeech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizensVision to read and interpret reports and other written documentsFoot / eye coordination for operation of motor vehicle for travel to remote sitesHearing for instruction, troubleshooting and warning signalsWorks both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, with some exposure to noise, dust, odors and fumesOccasional work in vehicle trafficFor 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. 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.
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. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
