Water Utility Worker - Transmission & Distribution

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 

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 warning signals 

Work Environment: 

• Continuously works outdoors on a variety of terrain and all-weather conditions, with exposure to noise, dust, odors and fumes 

• Occasional work in confined space, frequent vehicle traffic and pedestrian interaction 

• Work day or night for emergency operations 

Equipment Used: 

• Operates a variety of hand & power tools and equipment common to maintenance and repair activities 

• Uses computer and electronic devices for email and data input 

• Operates a motor vehicle, tandem axle dump truck 

• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For 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.  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 Opportunity Commission.
                                         
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.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
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. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283)
As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.