JOB LOCATION
Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946City 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?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $22.01 - 27.51/Hourly
The deadline to submit applications is May 12, 2026. 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.
OVERVIEW OF JOB
The Water Utility Worker performs entry-level manual labor and assists with routine maintenance and unskilled manual tasks in the maintenance, repair, testing, calibration, inspection, installation and replacement of water meters and associated devices for the Support Services Division – Field Service Section of the Aurora Water Department.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs routine, minor repair and replacement of large water meters (1½” – 12”)
Performs non-complex equipment maintenance
Assists with the installation, repair and maintenance of water meters
Assists with the set-up and break down of alternate water source connections
Performs minor pit maintenance and re-construction of damaged meter pits
Operates and assists in the maintenance of hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment
Create and close out service orders properly on SpryPoint
Perform other duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that
are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any
time with or without notice.
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:
One (1) year of experience in manual labor, construction, maintenance, or a related field
Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of water utility systems, meter operations, and applicable safety procedures
Understanding of hand tools and their uses
Skills:
Skill in basic mechanical troubleshooting and the use of hand and power tools
Skill in accurately recording and entering work data in electronic systems
Abilities:
Ability to follow established safety procedures and use protective equipment
Ability to learn and apply technical procedures related to water meter systems
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and the public
Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment
Ability to recognize hazards
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to operate a city vehicle, or otherwise demonstrate ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position
Essential Personnel:
Physical Demands:
Frequent medium physical work requiring the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Occasional heavy physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds with or without assistance
Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing
Requires continuous hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles
Ability to review and interpret reports and other written documents with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to communicate with employees, contractors, and residents in field environments, with or without reasonable accommodation
Work Environment:
Works frequently outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust and fumes
Work frequently performed in confined spaces
Equipment Used:
Operates tools, equipment and vehicles common to utility maintenance and meter repair/testing.
iPad/Tablet for daily Service Orders assignments, GIS Field Maps, Teams meetings and Outlook.
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.