Water Utility Lead - Pumping

About the role

The City of Aurora is seeking a dedicated and collaborative individual to join its team. The position is part of Aurora Water, responsible for the operation and maintenance of various water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on Pump/Lift Stations
• Oversees and reviews work and work crews
• Leads work on complex or elevated assignments
• Independently plans and leads assigned projects
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment
• Captures, prepares, and maintains maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment
• Identifies and troubleshoots pump/lift station concerns
• Trains and evaluates assigned personnel
• Responds to pump/lift station emergencies
• Performs snow removal activities
• Participates in confined space entry rescuer program
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and specific experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of experience with leadership roles in operation, maintenance, and repair activities associated with pump/lift station infrastructure
• Advanced understanding of pump and lift station operations
• Advanced working knowledge of the distribution and collection systems
• Knowledge of hazards, practices, policies & procedures related to pump/lift station operation, maintenance, and repair
• Thorough understanding of the complex safety practices and procedures related to working in the vicinity of low, medium, and high voltage electrical
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working in raw sewage
• Thorough knowledge of working in close proximity of rotating equipment
• Thorough knowledge of confined space entry
• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and portable pump operation
• Skilled in training and monitoring of assigned personnel
• Skilled to recognize hazards, troubleshoot, and problem solve
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to understand complex instructions and situations related to job assignments
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and contractors/vendors
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Understand oral and written instructions
• Effective use of computers and electronic devices
• Organize and coordinate daily work activities
• Solve problems with resolution on work sites
• Work overtime and respond within a 45-minute response time

Skills

• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and portable pump operation
• Skilled in training and monitoring of assigned personnel
• Skilled to recognize hazards, troubleshoot, and problem solve
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

Salary to be commensurate with experience. The hiring range for this position is $30.64 - $38.30 per hour.

Pay

Salary to be commensurate with experience. The hiring range for this position is $30.64 - $38.30 per hour.

Schedule

Not specified.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and specific experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of experience with leadership roles in operation, maintenance, and repair activities associated with pump/lift station infrastructure
• Advanced understanding of pump and lift station operations
• Advanced working knowledge of the distribution and collection systems
• Knowledge of hazards, practices, policies & procedures related to pump/lift station operation, maintenance, and repair
• Thorough understanding of the complex safety practices and procedures related to working in the vicinity of low, medium, and high voltage electrical
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working in raw sewage
• Thorough knowledge of working in close proximity of rotating equipment
• Thorough knowledge of confined space entry
• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and portable pump operation
• Skilled in training and monitoring of assigned personnel
• Skilled to recognize hazards, troubleshoot, and problem solve
• Strong attention to detail