Traffic Utility Locator

JOB LOCATION 15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555 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 Are you th e person who knows where all the essential, but buried, city secrets lie? We need a Traffic Utility Locator to join our Traffic Engineering Operations division. Think of yourself as the guardian of the grid, the only person standing between a contractors shovel and pure, chaotic destruction. Every construction site is like a delicate Jenga tower, and you are the one who ensures nobody pulls the crucial foundational piece. If you are accurate, the traffic signals stay green and the street lights remain bright. This role is perfect if you love solving puzzles and thrive working independently. We need someone who can read construction plans and maps like a favorite novel and then translate that information directly into the ground. You will be the essential Utility Locator, keeping everyone safe. If the thought of sitting at a desk all day makes you yawn, this job is for you. Your commitment to safety and accuracy helps us manage Colorado 811 locate requests. You'll primarily be locating power and communications lines that keep our traffic signals and street lights running. You will use locator equipment and tablets right out in the field. Communication is key; you will be talking directly with contractors and customers to resolve conflicts about where utilities are located. This position is onsite, operating from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Come help us keep things running smoothly. $23.96 - $29.94/hour Salary to be commensurate with experience. The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. The Traffic Utility Locator responds to Colorado 811 locate requests for the divisions of Traffic Engineering Operations. Individuals must be able to work independently, have computer skills to close out locate requests, and knowledge of utilities that are found at Traffic Signals. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Locates a combination power, output feeds/cables, and communications conduit for traffic signals and street lights. Communicates verbally and in writing with customers and contractors. Maintains and updates records; reads and interprets maps and construction drawings to mark utility lines within accuracy requirements of State laws. Conducts field meetings with contractors or customers and other representatives from outside agencies and coordinates the location of utility lines. Creates charts and drawings displaying various utility lines using GIS and other computer software. 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. Experience: At least 3 years of related maintenance experience including reading and interpreting construction drawings. Experience with Pelican Software preferred. Knowledge: Knowledge of confined space entry procedures Practice and techniques of assigned maintenance functions. Knowledge of various types of utility lines. Knowledge of GIS. Skills: Skill in the use of Microsoft Office, and competence in most common computer tasks. Basic drafting/drawing skills. Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, and citizens. Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time. Understand oral and written instructions. Read and interpret construction plans and mapping systems. Measuer, locate, and mark underground utility locations based on plan information and records. Communicate location information and resolve conflicts with field construction. 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: Moderate physical work which requires the ability to lift and carry a maximum of 50 pounds with or without assistance. Considerable walking and standing Frequent pushing, pulling, and climbing. Considerable hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles Speech communication to give instructions and provide technical direction. Vision to read manuals and use computers, record data, and monitor/observe instruments and gauges. Hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals. Work Environment: Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and chemicals. Work may be performed in confirmed spaces. Equipment Used: Frequently uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephone, and copy/fax machine. Use of tablets in the field to complete location requests. Use of locator equipment to complete locate requests. This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 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. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org) 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. The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Drivers License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. 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. 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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.