Water Utility Supervisor

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.

Aurora, Colorado

• 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

Salary to be commensurate with experience. The hiring range for this position is $39.73 - $49.66 per hour. The deadline to submit applications is October 25th, 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 providing life sustaining services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Aurora. We plan, design, operate, and maintain the drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems throughout the City. Our major infrastructure includes three potable water treatment facilities (totaling over 200 million gallons per day), a reclaimed water treatment facility, over three dozen pump stations, lift stations, and a source-of-supply system containing reservoirs, large diameter pipelines and tunnels.

Aurora Water's mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable, and sustainable water, sewer, and stormwater services, today and in the future.

The Water Utility Supervisor supervises and coordinates the personnel and operations responsible for utility warehousing and inventory, skilled trades, and facilities maintenance within the Water Department's Operations Division. The position establishes work priorities, coordinates resources and contractors, supports safe and reliable operations, and ensures assigned work is completed in accordance with departmental standards, safety requirements, and operational needs.

• Supervises and coordinates utility warehouse, skilled trades, and facilities maintenance operations; establishes priorities and allocates personnel, materials, equipment, and other resources to meet operational needs.
• Plans, assigns, monitors, and reviews the work of assigned employees and crews; provides direction, coaching, training, and technical or operational guidance as needed.
• Participates in employee selection and makes recommendations regarding hiring, performance management, training, recognition, corrective action, and other personnel matters.
• Develops and implements operational goals, work plans, procedures, and performance expectations for assigned programs and functions.
• Coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance activities for assigned Water facilities, equipment, and related assets to support safe and reliable operations.
• Oversees warehouse and inventory activities, including the availability, storage, tracking, and procurement of materials, tools, equipment, and operational supplies.
• Coordinates with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other city work groups; reviews work requirements, addresses operational issues, and resolves problems or conflicts affecting assigned work.
• Supports procurement activities by identifying operational needs, coordinating with vendors and distributors, reviewing available products and services, and making recommendations consistent with city purchasing requirements.
• Develops, implements, communicates, and monitors compliance with applicable safety procedures and work practices; identifies hazards and coordinates corrective actions.
• Develops and conducts or coordinates training related to assigned operations, equipment, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Prepares, monitors, and…