Water Utility Supervisor - Pumping

JOB LOCATION

3151 Nome St Aurora, Colorado 80010-1521

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 $40.23 - $50.29 per hour.

The deadline to submit applications is November 30th, 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 Department / Position:

Aurora Water is responsible for providing life sustaining services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Aurora. We plan, design, operate, and maintain the drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems throughout the City.  Our major infrastructure includes three potable water treatment facilities (totaling over 200 million gallons per day), a reclaimed water treatment facility, over three dozen pump stations, lift stations, and a source-of-supply system containing reservoirs, large diameter pipelines and tunnels. Aurora Water’s mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable, and sustainable water, sewer, and stormwater services, today and in the future.

The Water Utility Supervisor - Pumping plans, supervises, monitors and coordinates work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and infrastructure related to pump/lift stations, water storage tanks, wet wells and fore bays associated with the distribution and collection systems. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans, assigns, monitors, and reviews work activities and work crews 

• Coordinates daily work activities 

• Resolves problems and conflicts that arising during the course of work 

• Prepares reports and investigates accidents 

• Maintains records and makes recommendations concerning materials, manpower and equipment  

• Troubleshooting and identifying pump/lift station system concerns 

• Training of personnel and implement and enforce safety regulations and procedures 

• Coordinates predictive, preventative maintenance and repair programs using computer programs Infor and Intelex 

• Research and expedite parts and materials 

• Conduct compliance inspections and perform record keeping for SPCC, AST, Periodic and Comprehensive potable water tank inspections for the State of Colorado 

• Responds to citizen concerns 

• Responsible for work in progress for conformance to standards 

• Provides, prepares and maintains maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment 

• Monitors and coordinates work with internal and external customers 

• Makes recommendation regarding hiring, training, evaluating and discipline of assigned employees 

• Responds to pump/lift station emergencies 

• Performs snow removal activities 

• Performs 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:   

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in installation, construction, operation, maintenance & repair activities associated with pump/lift station infrastructure. 
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead work experience  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Class 3 Collection System Operator and Class 1 Distribution System Operator certifications OR Colorado Class 3 Distribution System Operator and Class 1 Collection System Operator certifications  

• Driver’s License with a good driving history.  

Knowledge: 

• Thorough knowledge of hazards, practices, procedures, equipment and tool operation related to pump/lift station operation, maintenance and repair  

• Thorough knowledge of pump/lift station operation to include; start/stop pump sequence, transfer switch manual procedure, 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 

• Thorough knowledge of blueprints, grade elevation and GIS mapping 

• Crane safety and operation 

• Technical knowledge of the distribution and collection systems as they pertain to pump/lift stations and tanks water utility systems 

• Thorough knowledge of confined space entry protocol and procedure 
  

Skills:   

• Strong interpersonal, analytical and supervisory skills 

• 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, specifications and attention to detail  

Abilities:   

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy 

• 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, electronic devices and programs   

• Direct, train and effectively lead a diverse workforce 

• Prioritize, organize and coordinate daily work activities  

• Ability to problem solve with resolution on work sites 

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/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 

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

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283)
As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.