Water Utility Lead - Pumping

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, 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 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 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 Worker - Pumping performs skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor duties in the operation, maintenance and repair of pump/lift stations and tanks/fore bays operating in the raw, potable, reuse and irrigation water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems and wet wells.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on Pump/lift stations
• Oversees and reviews work and work crews
• Leads work on complex or elevated assignments
• Independently plans and leads assigned projects
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment that pertains to the operation of pump/lift stations
• Coordinates daily work activities
• Provides, prepares, maintains maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment
• Identifies and troubleshoots pump/lift station concerns
• Trains and evaluates assigned personnel
• Responds to pump/lift station emergencies
• Performs snow removal activities
• Participates in confined space entry rescuer program
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Three years of experience with leadership roles in operation, maintenance and repair activities associated with pump/lift station infrastructure

Knowledge:

• Has an advanced understanding of pump and lift station operations
• Has an advanced working knowledge of the distribution and collection systems
• Knowledge of hazards, practices, policies & procedures related to pump/lift station operation, maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of pump/lift station operation to include; start/stop pump sequence, 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
• Equipment and tool operation as they pertain to the operation, maintenance and repair of pump/lift stations
• Thorough understanding of the complex safety practices and procedures related to working in the vicinity of low, medium and high voltage electrical
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working in raw sewage
• Thorough knowledge of working in close proximity of rotating equipment
• Thorough knowledge of confined space entry
• Crane safety and operation

Skills:

• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and portable pump operation
• Skilled in training and monitoring of assigned personnel
• Skilled to recognize hazards, troubleshooting and problem solving
• Strong attention to detail

Abilities:

• Ability to understand complex instructions and situations related to job assignments
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and contractors/vendors
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Effective use of computers and electronic devices
• 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 solve problems with resolution on work sites
• Ability to work overtime and respond within a 45-minute response time

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Class B CDL with air brake endorsement required
• Colorado Wastewater Collection 2 or Water Distribution 2
• Ability to obtain Crane Operator Certification within one year of hire

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:

• Heavy physical work that involves moving no more than 100 pounds at a time with or without assistance
• 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, tandem axle dump truck, 1ton or larger utility box tool truck
• Operate crane truck after certification is obtained
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tablet, tools, etc.) in the course of 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.