Water Trades Technician

Job Location

13645 E Ellsworth Ave,
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

$23.90 - $29.88/hour

The deadline to submit an application to this position is March 18, 2026. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

The Water Trades group supports numerous functions across Aurora Water. This includes but is not limited to raw water conveyance, water treatment functions, stormwater infrastructure improvements, and Wastewater functions. Within these functions, the Water Trades Technician is responsible for metal fabrication, small equipment maintenance, 3D printing applications, and a demonstrated ability to utilize Computer Aided Design applications.

• Develop solutions for customers problems through design and fabrication of prototypes and production of custom solutions or modifications to existing products
• Provide assistance in the designs, welding and fabrication of apparatuses, tools and parts common to operation and maintenance of a water and wastewater utility
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance and repair of equipment components
• Provide maintenance and repair to all small portable equipment, such as pumps, generators, demolition saws, and air compressors
• Hydraulics repair and troubleshooting, electrical repair and troubleshooting as it relates to equipment common to a water / wastewater utility
• Operate specialized equipment related to assigned function
• Respond to emergency repairs of infrastructure
• Perform additional 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

• At least 1 year progressively responsible experience in equipment maintenance, repair and fabrication. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

• Experience in a water and/or wastewater utility
• Experience with Computer Aided Design applications
• 3G Welding Certificate

• Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment, and systems related to assigned equipment maintenance function; and applicable safety practices and procedures; computer-based maintenance management systems.
• Standard welding practices
• Some knowledge of water conveyance systems

• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills
• Skill in the use of windows-based programs
• Strong customer service skills
• Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors
• Strong welding and fabrication skills
• Skill in the use of tools required to perform welding and small equipment repair functions

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and…