Water Utility Lead presso Aurora City Government

JOB LOCATION

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

Hiring Salary: $30.64 - $38.30/hour

The deadline to submit an application for this position is November 23, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF JOB

The Water Utility Lead is responsible for leading field crews and performing skilled and semi-skilled work in the operations, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the sanitary sewer collection system for the Aurora Water Department Operations and Maintenance Division.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the field operations and the work activities of assigned crew for various wastewater related duties including pipeline cleaning, CCTV inspection and manhole repair
• Resolves problems and conflicts
• Assists in the training of Water Utility Workers
• Maintains and enforces safety regulations, programs and policies and procedures
• Responds to citizen complaints
• Monitors and inspects equipment, machinery, and systems to determine need for repairs
• Maintains records and makes recommendation to supervisors
• Assists supervisor with coordination of preventive maintenance programs
• Performs snow removal operations
• Responds to wastewater and other emergencies
• Oversees confined space entries
• Performs additional 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: 

• At least 3 years progressively responsible experience in operations and maintenance, repair and construction work associated with wastewater, stormwater, or water infrastructure.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Class B CDL with tanker endorsement
• Colorado Class II Collection Operator or Colorado Class II Distribution Operator Certification or ability to obtain within reasonable time to be determined by department guidelines.

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and techniques associated with water utility maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of hazards, practices, procedures, equipment and tool operation, systems, and processes common to wastewater operations and common safety practices and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the City of Aurora
• Technical knowledge of water utility systems
• Knowledge of excavation and trenching, traffic control and confined space entry
• Knowledge of the data management system INFOR

Skills: 

• Skilled in the safe operation of specialized equipment
• 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 and know the proper procedures for safe work operations

Abilities: 

• 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 and electronic devices including mobile devices such as tablets

• Direct and effectively lead a diverse workforce
• Ability to provide documentation and feedback related to employees and work assignments
• Organize and coordinate daily work activities
• Ability to problem solve with resolution on work sites
• Ability to work stand by, after hours and call back
• Ability to work overtime and respond within a 45-minute response time

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 and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes, and chemicals; work may be performed in a confined space and often in traffic
• Primarily in and around traffic, roadways, and easements

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, tandem axle dump truck, small and large heavy equipment including specialized equipment
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) during 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.