JOB LOCATION
Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946
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, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $30.64 - $38.30per hour
The deadline to submit applications is July 29, 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 POSITION /DEPARTMENT
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 andcollection, 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 Utility Lead Worker - Pumping p erforms skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor duties in the operation, maintenance and repair of pump/lift stationsand tanks/fore baysoperating in the raw, potable, reuse and irrigation water distribution systems and wastewater collection systemsand wet wells
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and specific experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
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Experience:
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Licenses and Certifications Required:
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:
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Equipment Used:
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.
The city of Aurora -- a great place to live! Aurora, Colorado, is a booming city of over 400,000 residents located along the front range of the Rocky Mountains. It is truly a great place to live, work and play!
Who We Are
DIVERSE POPULATION
People from around the world call Aurora their home and help create our culturally rich environment. Whether you prefer the city life or a more rural setting, you’ll feel right at home in our city.
AWARD-WINNING CITY
It’s safe to say that amazing things happen when we work together. Our 911 dispatch center is the only dispatch center in the country that has been recognized twice by Congress and our water treatment plants are consistently winning awards for water quality.
PUBLIC SAFETY FOCUSED
Visit our public safety page to see how our Police and Fire Departments put safety first and learn what it takes to join the team.
CORE4 Values
In everything we do, we do it with integrity, respect, professionalism, and with a focus on customer service. Our Core 4 values drive the city of Aurora forward and encourage all employees to adhere to these ideals.
