JOB LOCATION Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946 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 workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Salary to be commensurate with experience. The hiring range for this position is: $22.29 - $27.86 per hour. This is a continuous posting being used to fill multiple vacancies. 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. Additional Perks & Benefits: CDL Training Provided - Earn your Commercial Driver's License! Up to $500 Annual CDL Bonus - For eligible employees required to maintain a CDL. $150 Annual Boot Allowance - For required safety-toe boots (after introductory period). Tuition Assistance & Learning Management Program - Get help paying for education and access to online training resources. Career Growth Opportunities - Opportunities for advancement, promotions, and professional development. Uniforms & Safety Gear Provided - Employer-provided uniforms and PPE (excluding safety-toe boots). Overview of Department / Position: The Construction and Repair division 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. 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. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Loads and unloads tools Repair and replacement activities Perform routine equipment maintenance Assist work crews in the installation, repair, testing and maintenance of water lines, sewer lines, stormwater lines, channels and structures, large water meters, valves, fire hydrants, and other equipment Perform tasks using tools such as hand tools, shovel, jackhammer, and power tools May assist with on-call shifts as needed assist Public Works department with snow removal activities Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical principles. Perform additional duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED required Experience: 1-year work experience related to manual labor Abilities: 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 and construction equipment Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively Ability to work overtime, call back duty, and standby with forty five-minute response times Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong Skills: Skill in the use of ground maintenance equipment and the use of hand tools preferred This job requires attention to detail and being thorough in completing work tasks Licenses and/or Certificates: State Issued Driver's license with a good driving history required Current Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire date. Physical Demands: Heavy physical work Requires the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds, with or without assistance Requires frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing over 100 pounds, with assistance 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 instruction Hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals Work Environment: Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, odors, and fumes Some work may be performed in trenches, confined spaces, and in high traffic areas. Equipment Used: Operates equipment and vehicles common to utilities maintenance functions. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 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. Non Domicile CDL: The selected candidate for this position will need to obtain their commercial driver’s license (CDL) within six months of hire to maintain employment. U.S. Citizens and lawful permanent residents are eligible to receive a standard CDL. For immigrants, due to new federal regulations, only those in lawful immigration status (who provide “evidence of lawful immigration status” as defined in 49 CFR § 383.5) in the United States in one of the following employment-based nonimmigrant statuses will be permitted to obtain a non-domiciled CLP or CDL: H–2A (Temporary Agricultural Workers), H–2B (Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers), or E–2 (Treaty Investors). No other immigration statuses (e.g., E–2S) will be eligible for a non-domiciled CLP or CDL. Review the information at this link for more information: Non-Domiciled CDL 2026 Final Rule FAQs | FMCSA 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. 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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid leave program 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs Continued education and career advancement opportunities Learn more about city of Aurora benefits Notice Regarding Automated Processing and Fraud Prevention As part of our recruiting and application security processes, we may use automated tools and technologies to help detect fraudulent activity, protect applicant accounts, and support the administration of employment applications. These tools may collect and process information associated with your application activity, including: Number of job requisitions applied to External application session duration Geolocation country code IP address Device/browser fingerprinting information (including JA4 fingerprint data) This information may be used by Workday’s Fraudulent Job Application Prevention capabilities to generate an application risk or fraud assessment score. These tools are designed to support application security, fraud prevention, and recruiting operations and may be considered during the processing or review of applications. Meaningful human review remains part of our hiring and recruiting process. For additional information regarding our processing of applicant information, please review our Privacy Notice or contact [email protected]. Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. The city of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The city of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The city shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the city shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. 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 Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

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