Water Utility Inspector

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Aurora, Colorado is seeking an experienced Water Utility Inspector to perform inspections of construction-related services during water project construction. Inspectors verify work complies with plans, specs, rules, regulations and city codes.

Responsibilities include entering to journey-level inspections of wet utilities, coordinating water construction projects with consultants and engineers, reviewing plans, maintaining records, and conducting field surveys.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, developers, and citizens.
• Use project management software.
• Write detailed reports; review site plans, designs, and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level to journey‑level inspections of wet utilities and related systems including fire and life safety systems of residential and capital projects to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinates and monitors water construction projects.
• Works with consultants and engineers; monitors work being done.
• Coordinates water issues with other city departments.
• Reviews and Evaluates construction plans and specifications and suggests changes, as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate construction files and records.
• Identifies pre-problems areas and meets with contractors to resolve problems.
• Conducts walk-through with contractors and inspects completed and in-progress work sites.
• Performs miscellaneous field work such as gathering information, finding problem areas, and performing rude survey work.
• Works on special projects as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

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:

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 $27.62 - $34.52 per 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 Department / Position

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 City of Aurora is seeking an experienced Water Utility Inspector who will perform inspection of construction-related professional services during the construction phase of water projects. Water Utility Inspectors verify work is completed in compliance with plans, specifications, rules, regulations and City codes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level to journey‑level inspections of wet utilities and related systems including fire and life safety systems of residential and capital projects to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinates and monitors water construction projects
• Works with consultants and engineers; monitors work being done
• Coordinates water issues with other city departments
• Reviews and Evaluates construction plans and specifications and suggests changes, as appropriate
• Maintains accurate construction files and records
• Identifies pre-problems areas and meets with contractors to resolve problems
• Conducts walk-through with contractors and inspects completed and in-progress work sites
• Performs miscellaneous field work such as gathering information, finding problem areas, and performing rude survey work
• Works on special projects as assigned
• Performs additional duties as required

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:

• One (1) years’ experience performing construction inspections of water utilities for a public jurisdiction or consulting engineering firm is preferred

Licenses And/or Certificates

• Colorado driver's license with a good driving record
• Colorado Class I Distribution Operator Certificate (or ability to acquire within 12 months)
• Colorado Class I Collections Certificate (or ability to acquire within 12 months)
• CDOT Erosion Control Supervisor Certificate (or ability to acquire within 12 months)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of construction as applicable to the construction of Utility projects
• Construction materials and equipment; construction contracts

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, developers, and citizens
• Use project management software
• Write detailed reports; review site plans, designs, and proposals
• Inspect and document construction activities

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

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 Conditions

• Medium work lifting no more than 50 pounds (with or without assistance) at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects
• Some lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Regular walking and standing
• A full range of body movements including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing
• Foot/eye coordination to operate a motor vehicle to perform field work
• Vision to read plans, specifications, and other written information
• Frequent hearing and speech communication with employees, contractors, and citizens

Work Environment

• Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and over all types of terrain

Equipment Used:

• Operates a motor vehicle; survey equipment; measuring equipment such as tapes, levels and micrometers, camera and personal computer.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally 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.