Water Utility Inspections Technician - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible
Water Utility Inspections Technician - Variable Hour Benefit Eligible
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JOB LOCATION
13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora Colorado 80012-1331Cityof AuroraColorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were 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:IntegrityRespect Professionalism andCustomer 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
Hiring Salary: $24.42 - $30.53/hour
The deadline to submit an application for this position is August 24 2025. However it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.
This position is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible) where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 11 paid holidays.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Aurora Water Mission Statement is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe dependable and sustainable water sewer and stormwater services today and in the future.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- The City of Aurora is seeking an experiencedWater Utility Inspection Technicianwho will assist in the Inspection of construction-related professional services during the construction phase of water projects. Water Utility Inspection Technicians assist in ensuring compliance with plans specifications rules regulations and City codes.
- Incumbents as assigned perform entry-level inspections independently once fully trained of wet utilities and related systems including fire and life safety systems of residential and capital projects to ensure compliance with all local state and federal regulations.
- Work schedule is typically Monday to Friday between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm. Additional required hours may include weekends holidays on-call etc. on a rotating basis.
Responsibilities may include:
- Work within the Watch & Protect program to ensure no unauthorized work is occurring on the Citys raw water transmission system.
- Observes water construction projects and elevates issues to supervisor.
- Completes standard inspection of new and repaired water and sanitary service lines and elevates discrepancies to supervisor
- Communicates water issues with other city departments.
- Maintains accurate construction files and records.
- Conducts walk-through with contractors and inspects completed and in-progress work sites and elevates issues to supervisor.
- Performs miscellaneous field work such as gathering information finding problem areas and performing crude survey work.
- Works on special projects as assigned.
- Performs additional duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates degree preferred
Experience:
- At least one (1) year of experience performing utility construction inspectionspreferred
- Experience in a public jurisdiction or consulting engineering firm preferred
An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of construction as applicable to the construction of Utility projects
- Construction materials and equipment
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees other departments contractors developers and citizens
- Write detailed reports
- Inspect and document construction activities
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Colorado drivers license with a good driving record
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 work lifting no more than 50 pounds (with or without assistance) at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects
- Some lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Regular walking and standing
- A full range of body movements including bending stooping pushing pulling and climbing
- Foot/eye coordination to operate a motor vehicle to perform field work
- Vision to read plans specifications and other written information
- Frequent hearing and speech communication with employees contractors and residents
Work Environment:
- Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and over all types of terrain
Equipment Used:
- Operates a motor vehicle; survey equipment; measuring equipment such as tapes levels and micrometers camera and personal computer.
- This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
