Wastewater Treatment Operator or B

JOB LOCATION
11405 E 30th Ave Aurora, Colorado 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 workspacesPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 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 Wastewater Treatment Operator performs treatment plant operational duties in the maintenance and operation of high performing, nationally recognized water treatment facilities.

A successful candidate for this position could be brought on at the Wastewater Treatment Operator A or B level depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

The deadline to submit applications is October 18th, 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.

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Wastewater Treatment Operator B: $41.49 per hour Wastewater Treatment Operator A: $47.01 per hour Primary

Duties & Responsibilities of both Operator B/Operator A:

Ensures treated water quality meets or surpasses all State, Federal, and Water Department standards.

Monitors raw and treated water flows, adjust flows and pumping rates as needed.

Conducts quality tests on raw and treated water.

May develop, monitor, and implement a process control plan for plant operation using manual and computerized systems.

Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, reports, and performs maintenance and repair of plant equipment.

Maintains plant facility, grounds, and security.

Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports of plant performance and responds to questions, problems, and complaints concerning water quality or service.

Ensures cleanliness of assigned areas and proper storage of equipment and supplies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Operator A

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversees work performed on assigned shifts and acts as Lead worker for operators. Mixes chemicals; maintains and calibrates on-line process analyzers; evaluates treatment processes to ensure optimization; and keeps records of chemicals used and tests performed. Develops, monitors, and implements process control plans; trains and instructs staff in plant maintenance and operation activities; and ensures use of proper safety equipment and procedures.

The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties…