Water Utility Inspector

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:

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.

• 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 work spaces

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.

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.

• 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

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• High School Diploma or GED

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

• 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 of principles and techniques of construction as applicable to the…