Water Utility Damage Prevention Technician - VH
Auroragovblog, Aurora, CO, United States
* 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**Water Utility Damage Prevention Technician** assists with monitoring oversight for the Aurora Water Raw Water Infrastructure Systems.
This is a key support role in the defense of the City of Aurora’s raw water transmission systems, ensuring that projects affecting critical infrastructure are completed in accordance with city standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
: Verify that all contractors have valid license agreements and locates on-site before breaking ground. Authorized to halt work when safety requirements or permit conditions are not met.: Perform miscellaneous field tasks, including gathering site data and supporting special projects as needed to maintain system integrity.This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new additions may be assigned at any time with or without notice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.**Education:** **Experience:** At least one (1) year of experience in utility construction, excavation work, construction inspection, or construction observation**Knowledge:** Basic knowledge of water utility infrastructure, including pipelines, valves, and related facilities used in raw water transmission systems Basic knowledge of construction practices and excavation activities associated with utility installation and maintenance Basic knowledge of utility damage prevention practices and the purpose of state one-call/locate systems (e.g., 811)Basic knowledge of workplace safety practices related to construction sites and excavation activities Basic knowledge of applicable city codes, standards, and procedures related to construction near municipal utility infrastructure Basic knowledge of recordkeeping and documentation practices used in field inspections and monitoring activities Familiarity with common construction terminology and equipment used in utility construction projects **Skills:**
**Abilities:** Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, developers, and citizensAbility to monitor construction and excavation activities and identify potential impacts to water utility infrastructureAbility to verify required documentation, permits, and locate markings prior to excavation activitiesAbility to follow established procedures and exercise sound judgment when observing unsafe or non-compliant work activitiesAbility to write detailed reportsMust possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and be able to operate a city vehicle, or otherwise demonstrate ability to meet the transportation requirements of the positionAbility to safely operate a motor vehicle to perform field inspections.Ability to review plans, specifications, and written materials, with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to communicate with employees, contractors, and residents in field environments, with or without reasonable accommodation * 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### Application Requirements* 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 to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States.
The city of Aurora is an . 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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This is a key support role in the defense of the City of Aurora’s raw water transmission systems, ensuring that projects affecting critical infrastructure are completed in accordance with city standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
: Verify that all contractors have valid license agreements and locates on-site before breaking ground. Authorized to halt work when safety requirements or permit conditions are not met.: Perform miscellaneous field tasks, including gathering site data and supporting special projects as needed to maintain system integrity.This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new additions may be assigned at any time with or without notice. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.**Education:** **Experience:** At least one (1) year of experience in utility construction, excavation work, construction inspection, or construction observation**Knowledge:** Basic knowledge of water utility infrastructure, including pipelines, valves, and related facilities used in raw water transmission systems Basic knowledge of construction practices and excavation activities associated with utility installation and maintenance Basic knowledge of utility damage prevention practices and the purpose of state one-call/locate systems (e.g., 811)Basic knowledge of workplace safety practices related to construction sites and excavation activities Basic knowledge of applicable city codes, standards, and procedures related to construction near municipal utility infrastructure Basic knowledge of recordkeeping and documentation practices used in field inspections and monitoring activities Familiarity with common construction terminology and equipment used in utility construction projects **Skills:**
**Abilities:** Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, developers, and citizensAbility to monitor construction and excavation activities and identify potential impacts to water utility infrastructureAbility to verify required documentation, permits, and locate markings prior to excavation activitiesAbility to follow established procedures and exercise sound judgment when observing unsafe or non-compliant work activitiesAbility to write detailed reportsMust possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and be able to operate a city vehicle, or otherwise demonstrate ability to meet the transportation requirements of the positionAbility to safely operate a motor vehicle to perform field inspections.Ability to review plans, specifications, and written materials, with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to communicate with employees, contractors, and residents in field environments, with or without reasonable accommodation * 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### Application Requirements* 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 to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States.
The city of Aurora is an . 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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