Water Utility Lead

JOB LOCATION

13646 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1330

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 writi