City of Aurora
Overview
Water Treatment Specialist Senior – City of Aurora
Location: 14201 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, Colorado 80014-3901
Salary: Hiring salary $40.07/hour
Application deadline: October 9, 2025 (subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained).
Join to apply for the Water Treatment Specialist Senior role at City of Aurora. The City emphasizes CORE 4 values:
Integrity ,
Respect ,
Professionalism , and
Customer Service .
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Monitors and inspects facilities, equipment, machinery, and systems to determine need for repair.
Leads work crews in the repair and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reuse equipment, including water storage tanks, chemical feeders, tanks, pumps, motors, piping systems, valves, and treatment facilities.
Coordinates scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of water plant equipment, structures, and buildings.
Performs installation of materials, fixtures, equipment, and systems.
Checks equipment for proper operation.
Designs and fabricates equipment parts as necessary.
Monitors and oversees confined space entry by crews.
Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
Trains subordinate employees as appropriate; acts as lead worker.
Mixes and loads chemicals; maintains plant security and O&M logs/records.
Performs janitorial, building, and grounds maintenance; uses tools such as hand tools, shovels, jackhammers, and power tools.
Assists with snow removal activities and snow standby duties; performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
5 years of work experience in technical skilled labor preferred (as listed in Primary Duties & Responsibilities); 2 years in water or wastewater treatment operation and maintenance experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree in water technology or water quality management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of chemistry, biology, math, hydrology; pumps, valves, motors, filters, backflow devices, piping, and pumping structures.
Knowledge of city computer systems; ability to operate and repair equipment operating on mechanical principles.
Safety practices for a water treatment plant; proficiency with personal computers and related software.
Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving, and effective communication (oral and written).
Licenses & Certifications
Colorado Water or Wastewater Treatment C Certification
Colorado Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection I
Colorado Driver's license with a good driving history
Working Conditions
Continuous work indoors and outdoors in various weather; exposure to noise, dust, and fumes.
Work around chemical feed areas with exposure to hazardous chemicals; requirement to wear PPE.
Occasional confined space work with exposure to raw sewage; potential exposure to low/medium electrical voltage.
Essential personnel may be required to respond during emergencies; participate in snow removal programs as needed.
Physical Demands
Medium work; ability to move up to 50 pounds; sustained walking and standing; bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing.
Good hand/eye and hand/foot coordination; ability to read gauges and reports; clear speech and hearing for communication.
Drug Testing, Background Check & References Employment requires a thorough criminal background check; drug screening for safety-sensitive positions. Finalists may have employment references checked.
Equity & Compliance The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to state/federal laws in records collection and do not discriminate based on sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability, or military status, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City maintains a drug-free workplace; a positive marijuana test is grounds for disqualification or termination as applicable.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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Location: 14201 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, Colorado 80014-3901
Salary: Hiring salary $40.07/hour
Application deadline: October 9, 2025 (subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained).
Join to apply for the Water Treatment Specialist Senior role at City of Aurora. The City emphasizes CORE 4 values:
Integrity ,
Respect ,
Professionalism , and
Customer Service .
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Monitors and inspects facilities, equipment, machinery, and systems to determine need for repair.
Leads work crews in the repair and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reuse equipment, including water storage tanks, chemical feeders, tanks, pumps, motors, piping systems, valves, and treatment facilities.
Coordinates scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of water plant equipment, structures, and buildings.
Performs installation of materials, fixtures, equipment, and systems.
Checks equipment for proper operation.
Designs and fabricates equipment parts as necessary.
Monitors and oversees confined space entry by crews.
Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
Trains subordinate employees as appropriate; acts as lead worker.
Mixes and loads chemicals; maintains plant security and O&M logs/records.
Performs janitorial, building, and grounds maintenance; uses tools such as hand tools, shovels, jackhammers, and power tools.
Assists with snow removal activities and snow standby duties; performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
5 years of work experience in technical skilled labor preferred (as listed in Primary Duties & Responsibilities); 2 years in water or wastewater treatment operation and maintenance experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree in water technology or water quality management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of chemistry, biology, math, hydrology; pumps, valves, motors, filters, backflow devices, piping, and pumping structures.
Knowledge of city computer systems; ability to operate and repair equipment operating on mechanical principles.
Safety practices for a water treatment plant; proficiency with personal computers and related software.
Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving, and effective communication (oral and written).
Licenses & Certifications
Colorado Water or Wastewater Treatment C Certification
Colorado Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection I
Colorado Driver's license with a good driving history
Working Conditions
Continuous work indoors and outdoors in various weather; exposure to noise, dust, and fumes.
Work around chemical feed areas with exposure to hazardous chemicals; requirement to wear PPE.
Occasional confined space work with exposure to raw sewage; potential exposure to low/medium electrical voltage.
Essential personnel may be required to respond during emergencies; participate in snow removal programs as needed.
Physical Demands
Medium work; ability to move up to 50 pounds; sustained walking and standing; bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing.
Good hand/eye and hand/foot coordination; ability to read gauges and reports; clear speech and hearing for communication.
Drug Testing, Background Check & References Employment requires a thorough criminal background check; drug screening for safety-sensitive positions. Finalists may have employment references checked.
Equity & Compliance The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to state/federal laws in records collection and do not discriminate based on sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability, or military status, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. The City maintains a drug-free workplace; a positive marijuana test is grounds for disqualification or termination as applicable.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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