Water Utility Locator

## Water Utility Locator Apply:
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
** 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 work spaces
** 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:

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* * 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.

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