Water Utility Supervisor - Pumping

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

1d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora’s Aurora Water department plans, designs, operates, and maintains drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems. Its infrastructure includes potable and reclaimed water treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, water storage tanks, and source-of-supply systems. Aurora Water’s mission is to provide safe, dependable, and sustainable water, sewer, and stormwater services. The Water Utility Supervisor - Pumping plans, supervises, monitors, and coordinates the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees operating, maintaining, and repairing pump/lift station equipment and infrastructure, water storage tanks, wet wells, and forebays associated with distribution and collection systems. The position includes coordinating maintenance programs, responding to emergencies and citizen concerns, ensuring work meets standards, maintaining records, and helping lead and develop assigned employees. The position is based at 3151 Nome St, Aurora, Colorado. The hiring range is $40.23–$50.29 per hour, with salary commensurate with experience. The City plans to implement unpaid furlough days for most employees in 2026. Employees may be required to work as essential personnel when the City declares an emergency or disaster. The role works indoors and outdoors in all-weather conditions and may involve exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, insects, wildlife, confined spaces, electrical equipment, raw sewage, cranes, and rotating equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in installation, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair activities associated with pump/lift station infrastructure.
One year of supervisory or lead work experience.
Colorado Class 3 Collection System Operator and Class 1 Distribution System Operator certifications, or Colorado Class 3 Distribution System Operator and Class 1 Collection System Operator certifications.
Driver’s license with a good driving history.
Thorough knowledge of hazards, practices, procedures, equipment, and tool operation related to pump/lift station operation, maintenance, and repair.
Thorough knowledge of pump/lift station operation, including pump start/stop sequences, manual transfer-switch procedures, wet-well level controls, hand versus automatic operation, lead-lag sequencing, and electrical and mechanical equipment reset procedures and protocols.
Thorough knowledge of blueprints, grade elevation, and GIS mapping.
Knowledge of crane safety and operation.
Technical knowledge of distribution and collection systems as they relate to pump/lift stations and water utility tanks.
Thorough knowledge of confined-space entry protocols and procedures.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and supervisory skills.
Skill in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Skill in training and monitoring assigned personnel.
Ability to recognize hazards, identify resolutions and specifications, and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to understand complex instructions, specifications, and situations related to job assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and citizens.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Effective use of computers, electronic devices, and programs.
Ability to direct, train, and effectively lead a diverse workforce.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate daily work activities.
Ability to problem-solve and reach resolutions at work sites.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent lifting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping/crouching, and climbing; continuous hand/eye coordination; and communication, vision, and hearing needed for the work.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and, infrequently, up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, monitor, and review work activities and work crews.
Coordinate daily work activities.
Resolve problems and conflicts that arise during work.
Prepare reports and investigate accidents.
Maintain records and make recommendations concerning materials, manpower, and equipment.
Troubleshoot and identify pump/lift station system concerns.
Train personnel and implement and enforce safety regulations and procedures.
Coordinate predictive and preventative maintenance and repair programs using Infor and Intelex.
Research and expedite parts and materials.
Conduct compliance inspections and maintain records for SPCC, AST, and periodic and comprehensive potable water tank inspections for the State of Colorado.
Respond to citizen concerns.
Ensure work in progress conforms to standards.
Prepare and maintain maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment.
Monitor and coordinate work with internal and external customers.
Make recommendations regarding hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining assigned employees.
Respond to pump/lift station emergencies.
Perform snow removal activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.