Water Utility Locator
$24.38 - $30.47 per hourAuroragovblog
- # Water Utility LocatorApply: Launch From Home: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR109410**JOB LOCATION**100 Percent Launch From Home Aurora, Colorado 80012-5591**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 salary range is **$24.38 - $30.47 per hour.***The deadline to submit applications is October 30th, 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 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. The Water Service Locate team identifies and marks City of Aurora’s infrastructure with accuracy of locate request in accordance with tier 1 requirements and state law. **Primary Duties & Responsibilities:** * Use mobile tablet to receive, document and close out excavation notices, both during normal hours and after hours.* Read and interpret utility maps/prints to identify the type and size of underground utilities.* Effectively communicate with excavators, utility reps, and company personnel, regarding underground facilities.* Operate different electronic detection equipment to locate and mark underground facilities within prescribed accuracy limits.* Provide accurate documentation and/or sketches related to all locates completed.* Receive and respond to excavation notices during normal and after hours in accordance with established time requirements.* Operate company vehicle in a safe manner and maintain professional appearance.* Perform work in all weather conditions, during normal and after hours.* Employee responsible for city owned vehicle/equipment during and after normal work hours.* Performs other related 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* Will be confirmed through market study. **Experience:** * A One-year related experience, or an equivalent combination of construction knowledge.* Will be confirmed through market study and city standard for each level of classification. **Licenses and Certifications Required:** * Colorado Driver License and a good driving record **Preferred Qualifications:** * One year of utility locate experience. **Knowledge:** * Develop a general knowledge of state and local damage prevention regulations.* Learn and apply safety measures relating to motor vehicle operation and other field related matters.**Skills:** * Excellent communication skills with the public.* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.* Strong interpersonal skills* Completing dig ticket transmissions on time. **Abilities:** * Successfully complete City of Aurora’s training program and pass applicable written and field tests.* Self-motivated and able to work alone.* Communicate effectively with fellow employees, supervisors/foremen, excavators, contractors, and customers.* Possesses attention to detail.* Possess a fundamental understanding of basic locating concepts and a basic understanding of the water distribution system.* Read and interpret utility maps and utility records.* Possess a fundamental understanding of the “one call” system rules and regulations.* Read and interpret locate ticket request. **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:** * Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.* Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.* Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 50 pounds.* Must be able to ride in a vehicle for up to four hours to travel to and from job sites.* Must be able to work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions.* Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.* Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.* Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business. **Work Environment:** * Works primarily outdoors in all-weather elements.* Continuously traveling to multiple jobs sites in a single day.* Continuously working in or around traffic.* Occasionally works in confined spaces.* Attends scheduled meetings and or training events. **Equipment Used:** * Use computer, mobile tablet.* Various electronic locate equipment.* Proper tools to open manholes, Valve boxes, fiber boxes etc.* Company vehicle (included to and from work)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.
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