Water Utility Worker - Wastewater / Storm / Construction & Repair

Aurora Water Utility Worker

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 : $21.51 - $26.89 Hourly

Sign On Bonus : New employees are eligible for a $2,500 bonus; with $500 paid on the first payroll, and $1000 paid upon successful completion of the 6 month introductory period and $1,000 at your one-year anniversary.

The deadline to submit applications is June 30, 2025. 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 :

The City takes pride in seeing our employees succeed. Join us for a career, not just a job.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

The Aurora Water Operations and Maintenance section is currently accepting applications for the following divisions :

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.

Construction & Repair (C&R)

This section of Water T&D is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 1500 miles of pipeline. Core functions include emergency water and service line repairs, fire hydrant, valve and vault rehabilitation or replacement. Sewer repairs for gravity, force mains and reuse piping including manhole maintenance within the right of way are a duty as well. Water main replacement throughout the summer months and snow removal in the winter months. Overtime is a requirement of the job so the ability to work call back duty must be a high priority and is a condition of this area. Average overtime worked in this section is 250 hours per year.

Stormwater

The Stormwater Section within Aurora Water's Operations & Maintenance Division is responsible for a variety of tasks. Work assignments or activities can change daily depending on weather, workloads, and projects. Work activities may include the following : tree removal, mowing, trimming, chemical applications to control weeds, stormwater infrastructure inspections, maintenance and repair of stormwater pipes and culverts, concrete repairs, work in high traffic areas, and work in off-road areas along creeks or channels. Snow removal by hand and with plow trucks is another function performed by the Stormwater Section. Typically, this position does not require a lot of overtime, but maintenance workers are required to work overtime when performing streets snow removal and when essential staff is required to respond to emergencies that occur within the Aurora Water Department or the city of Aurora. Average overtime worked in this section is 30 hours per year.

In addition, all divisions will perform the following primary duties and responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

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