Water Utility Lead - Pumping

Water Utility Lead Worker
- Pumping

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 work spaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $30.64 - $38.30 per hour

The deadline to submit applications is July 29, 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.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

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 Water Utility Lead Worker
- Pumping performs skilled, semi-skilled and manual labor duties in the operation, maintenance and repair of pump/lift stations and tanks/fore bays operating in the raw, potable, reuse and irrigation water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems and wet wells.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on Pump/lift stations
• Oversees and reviews work and work crews
• Leads work on complex or elevated assignments
• Independently plans and leads assigned projects
• Operates and maintains specialized equipment that pertains to the operation of pump/lift stations
• Coordinates daily work activities
• Provides, prepares, maintains maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment
• Identifies and troubleshoots pump/lift station concerns
• Trains and evaluates assigned personnel
• Responds to pump/lift station emergencies
• Performs snow removal activities
• Participates in confined space entry rescuer program
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Three years of experience with leadership roles in operation, maintenance and repair activities associated with pump/lift station infrastructure

Knowledge:

• Has an advanced understanding of pump and lift station operations
• Has an advanced working knowledge of the distribution and collection systems
• Knowledge of hazards, practices, policies & procedures related to pump/lift station operation, maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of pump/lift station operation to include; start/stop pump sequence, level controls in wet wells, running pumps in hand vs. auto, lead-lag pump sequencing, electrical equipment reset procedure and protocol, mechanical equipment reset procedure and protocol
• Equipment and tool operation as they pertain to the operation, maintenance and repair of pump/lift stations
• Thorough understanding of the complex safety practices and procedures related to working in the vicinity of low, medium and high voltage electrical
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working in raw sewage
• Thorough knowledge of working in close proximity of rotating equipment
• Thorough knowledge of confined space entry
• Crane safety and operation

Skills:

• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and portable pump operation
• Skilled in training and monitoring of assigned personnel
• Skilled to recognize hazards, troubleshooting and problem solving
• Strong attention to detail

Abilities:

• Ability to understand complex instructions and situations related to job assignments
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and contractors/vendors
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand oral and written…