Water Utility Lead

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

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $30.64 - $38.30 per hour

The deadline to submit applications is August 27th, 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 and collection, 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 serves as a lead worker over an assigned group of employees and performs complex skilled work duties related to the operation, maintenance and repair of water Transmission and Distribution systems.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on water infrastructure  
• Assigns, oversees, and reviews work and work crews 
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment and vehicles 
• Coordinates daily work activities working with peers 
• Troubleshooting, identifying and repairing water system concerns 
• Providing customer service during routine and emergency situations 
• Provides, prepares, maintains maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment 
• Assists in the training of assigned personnel 
• Responds to water, wastewater, and stormwater emergencies 
• Performs snow removal activities 
• Performs stand-by duties 
• 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:   

• Three years progressively responsible experience maintenance, operation, and repair with water distribution systems.   

Knowledge: 

• Thorough knowledge and techniques of water distribution system operation, maintenance, and repair. 
• Thorough knowledge of hazards, practices, procedures, equipment and tool operation, systems and processes common to water operations and common safety practices and procedures 
• Thorough knowledge of blueprints, grade and elevation notations 
• Thorough knowledge of the City of Aurora
• Technical knowledge of the water utility systems with expertise on water system valve operations, hydraulics, and pressure zones 
• Thorough knowledge of excavation and trenching, traffic control, confined space entry and other job safety operations 
• Knowledge of the data management system  

Skills:   

• Skilled in the safe operation of PRVs, valves, fire hydrants, ARVs, potable, reuse or raw water delivery systems 
• 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, understanding specifications and attention to detail 

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 
• Ability to coordinate effectively with other sections and departments 
• Effective use of computers and electronic devices   
• Work with Supervisor to provide documentation and feedback related to employees and work assignments  
• Organize and coordinate daily work activities working with other Water Utility Leads  
• Ability to problem solve with resolution on work sites 

Licenses and Certifications Required:   

• Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement 
• Colorado Water Distribution 2 or Wastewater Collection 2 

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: 

• Continuously works outdoors on a variety of terrain and all-weather conditions, with exposure to noise, dust, odors and fumes 
• Routine work in confined space, frequent vehicle traffic and pedestrian interaction 
• 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 depending on discipline 
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, 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.