Water Treatment Technician

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Job Location:

14201 E Hampden 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.

• 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

Hiring Salary: $26.14 - $32.67/hour

The deadline to submit an application to this position is January 31, 2026. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

• Assists work crews in the repair and maintenance of water, wastewater, reuse equipment, water storage tanks, and treatment facilities
• Assists with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of water plant equipment, structures, and buildings
• Assists in monitoring plant operations including assisting with laboratory tests on raw and treated water and chemical changes
• Mixes and loads chemicals
• Maintains plant security
• Performs janitorial, building, and grounds maintenance
• Uses tools such as hand tools, shovel, jack hammer and power tools
• Required to participate in confined space entries at whatever capacities assigned
• Will assist with snow removal activities and snow standby call duties
• Basic knowledge of the city computer systems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1-year work experience related to manual labor preferred, as listed in the Primary Duties & Responsibilities section. (6) months water or wastewater treatment related experience preferred.

• Knowledge of servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical principles.
• Knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment required for the job and able to meet requirements under the Aurora Water Respiratory Protection Program.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment

• Skill in the use of hand tools preferred.

• State Issued Driver's license with a good driving history
• Current Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire date.

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

• Moderate to heavy physical work.
• Requires the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Requires frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing over 100 pounds, with assistance.
• Considerable walking and standing.
• Frequently performs activities requiring a full…