Water Utility Worker - Pumping

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946

Cit y 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 $22.01 - $27.51/hour

The deadline to submit applications is October 30, 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

Performs 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Assists with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair activities at pump/lift stations, including pump rebuilds, motor removal/installation, check valve rebuilds and related infrastructure including tanks, forebays and wet wells
• •Performs other related duties as assigned

Responds to pump station and lift station emergencies

Participates in mandatory Standby Duty with a 45 minute response time

Performs snow removal activities

Perform 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:

1-year manual labor experience

Knowledge:

Understanding of hazards and common safety practices

Understanding of hand tools and their uses

Skills:

Skilled in the safe use of hand and power tools

Abilities:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and contractors/vendors

Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Ability to operate or receive training on various types of tools and equipment

Effective use of computers and electronic devices

Ability to recognize hazards

Licenses and Certifications Required:

State issued driver license

Ability to obtain with in first 6 months

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

This position is considered essential so 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 ladders

Continuous hand/eye coordination for operation of power tools, vehicles and equipment

Speech to maintain communication with employees and contractors/vendors

Vision to read manuals, gauges and test equipment

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

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 box tool truck

This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tablet, 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.