JOB LOCATION 3151 Nome St Aurora, Colorado 80010-1521 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 Salary to be commensurate with experience The hiring range for this position is $40.23 - $50.29 per hour. The deadline to submit applications is November 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 providing life sustaining services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Aurora. We plan, design, operate, and maintain the drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems throughout the City. Our major infrastructure includes three potable water treatment facilities (totaling over 200 million gallons per day), a reclaimed water treatment facility, over three dozen pump stations, lift stations, and a source-of-supply system containing reservoirs, large diameter pipelines and tunnels. Aurora Water’s mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable, and sustainable water, sewer, and stormwater services, today and in the future. The Water Utility Supervisor - Pumping plans, supervises, monitors and coordinates work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and infrastructure related to pump/lift stations, water storage tanks, wet wells and fore bays associated with the distribution and collection systems. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Plans, assigns, monitors, and reviews work activities and work crews Coordinates daily work activities Resolves problems and conflicts that arising during the course of work Prepares reports and investigates accidents Maintains records and makes recommendations concerning materials, manpower and equipment Troubleshooting and identifying pump/lift station system concerns Training of personnel and implement and enforce safety regulations and procedures Coordinates predictive, preventative maintenance and repair programs using computer programs Infor and Intelex Research and expedite parts and materials Conduct compliance inspections and perform record keeping for SPCC, AST, Periodic and Comprehensive potable water tank inspections for the State of Colorado Responds to citizen concerns Responsible for work in progress for conformance to standards Provides, prepares and maintains maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment Monitors and coordinates work with internal and external customers Makes recommendation regarding hiring, training, evaluating and discipline of assigned employees Responds to pump/lift station emergencies Performs snow removal activities Performs other related duties as assigned 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: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in installation, construction, operation, maintenance & repair activities associated with pump/lift station infrastructure. One (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience Licenses and Certifications Required: Colorado Class 3 Collection System Operator and Class 1 Distribution System Operator certifications OR Colorado Class 3 Distribution System Operator and Class 1 Collection System Operator certifications Driver’s License with a good driving history. Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of hazards, practices, procedures, equipment and tool operation related to pump/lift station operation, maintenance and repair Thorough knowledge of pump/lift station operation to include; start/stop pump sequence, transfer switch manual procedure, level controls in wet wells, running pumps in hand vs. auto, lead-lag pump sequencing, electrical equipment reset procedure and protocol, mechanical equipment reset procedure and protocol Thorough knowledge of blueprints, grade elevation and GIS mapping Crane safety and operation Technical knowledge of the distribution and collection systems as they pertain to pump/lift stations and tanks water utility systems Thorough knowledge of confined space entry protocol and procedure Skills: Strong interpersonal, analytical and supervisory skills Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and equipment operation Skilled in training and monitoring of assigned personnel Skilled to recognize hazards, find resolution, specifications and attention to detail Abilities: Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Ability to understand complex instructions, specifications and situations relative to job assignments Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and citizens Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to understand oral and written instructions Effective use of computers, electronic devices and programs Direct, train and effectively lead a diverse workforce Prioritize, organize and coordinate daily work activities Ability to problem solve with resolution on work sites 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: Medium lifting not more than 50 pounds at a time and infrequent heavy lifting of not more than 100 pounds Frequent lifting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping/crouching and climbing Continuous hand/eye coordination for operation of power tools, vehicles and equipment Speech to maintain communication with employees and citizens Vision to read manuals and gauges Hearing for instruction, troubleshooting and warning signals Work Environment: Works both indoors/outdoors in all-weather conditions, with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, insects and wildlife Occasional work in confined spaces Works in close proximity of low, medium and high voltage equipment Works in close proximity of raw sewage Works in close proximity of overhead cranes Works in close proximity of rotating equipment Equipment Used: Operates a variety of hand & power tools and equipment common to maintenance and repair activities Uses computer and electronic devices for email and data input Operates a motor vehicle This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, computer, tablet, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment. 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. Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283) As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law. 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. Why Work for Aurora? Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population 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 Learn more about city of Aurora benefits Notice Regarding Automated Processing and Fraud Prevention As part of our recruiting and application security processes, we may use automated tools and technologies to help detect fraudulent activity, protect applicant accounts, and support the administration of employment applications. These tools may collect and process information associated with your application activity, including: Number of job requisitions applied to External application session duration Geolocation country code IP address Device/browser fingerprinting information (including JA4 fingerprint data) This information may be used by Workday’s Fraudulent Job Application Prevention capabilities to generate an application risk or fraud assessment score. These tools are designed to support application security, fraud prevention, and recruiting operations and may be considered during the processing or review of applications. Meaningful human review remains part of our hiring and recruiting process. For additional information regarding our processing of applicant information, please review our Privacy Notice or contact [email protected]. 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 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.

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