Reservoir Crew Lead

JOB LOCATION

Cityof 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

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

Experience:

• At least 3 years progressively responsible related experience plus at least 1 year of supervisory or lead work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Methods materials equipment and operating procedures utilized in the assigned functions
• Hazards and safety practices common to machinery and equipment utilized
• Project management principles
• Effect of weather conditions on maintenance needs and procedures
• Policies and procedures for record keeping
• Snow removal procedures
• Conservation ethics

Skills:

• Use of mobile software applications
• Working effectively with employees and citizens
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Handle complaints and concerns of citizens with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain tools equipment and vehicles
• Prioritize coordinate and make work assignments
• Fulfill goals and objectives
• Safe and effective use of equipment and supplies

Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Operation of equipment and tools of assigned function
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees all levels of management including executive staff citizens and elected officials
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Effectively oversee a diverse workforce
• Creatively solve problems negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current Drivers License with good driving record
• Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Certified Operator Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 6 months
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

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:

• Heavy work that involves moving no more than 100 pounds with or without assistance at a time
• Continuous walking and standing to implement and oversee projects
• Continuous pushing pulling bending stooping crouching and climbing to inspect work sites and implement work
• Continuous hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles
• Continuous vision to read reports manuals written materials instruments and gauges
• Continuous good speech communication hearing and listening for effective communication with others
• Occasional supervision and training of employees and communicating with citizens

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise dust chemicals and fumes

Equipment Used:

• Operates equipment and vehicles common to maintenance functions
• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email internet Word Excel etc.
• 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.