Water Utility Technician: Pump Stations & Maintenance

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-site fitness center

Light rail nearby

Career advancement programs

Job summary

City of Aurora Water seeks a dedicated Water Utility Worker-Pumping to support operation, maintenance, and repair of pump and lift stations and related water distribution systems. You will work in raw, potable, reuse, and irrigation networks, contributing to reliability and public health.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of manual labor experience, plus a valid driver license and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of manual labor experience.
• Valid State driver license; ability to obtain Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Respond to pump station and lift station emergencies.
• Participate in mandatory Standby Duty with a 45 minute response time.
• Perform snow removal activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe use of hand tools

Power tools use

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Aurora Water seeks a dedicated Water Utility Worker-Pumping to support operation, maintenance, and repair of pump and lift stations and related water distribution systems. You will work in raw, potable, reuse, and irrigation networks, contributing to reliability and public health.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of manual labor experience, plus a valid driver license and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within 6 months.