Job Description

JOB LOCATION

Cit y of Aurora Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were 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 workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Water Treatment Operator A:

Hiring Salary: $47.01/hour

Sign-On Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $10000 bonus; with $5000 paid on the first payroll and $5000 paid upon successful completion of the 6 month introductory period.

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Water Treatment Operator A . Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

OVERVIEW OF JOB

The Water Treatment Plan Operator A p erforms senior level A c ertification duties in the maintenance and operation of high performing nationally recognized water treatment facilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• R esponsible for oversee ing work performed on assigned shift and ensures treated water quality is at or above State Federal and Water Department standards

• Act s as Lead worker for operators on assigned shift.

• Monitors raw and treated water flows adjusts flows and pumping rates as needed; mixes chemicals

• Conducts quality tests on raw and treated water

• Maintains and calibrates on-line process analyzers

• Performs evaluation of treatment process to ensure optimization; keeps records of chemicals used and tests performed

• Develop s monitor s and implement s a process control plan for plant operation using manual and computerized systems

• Maintains inspects troubleshoots reports and performs maintenance and repair of plant equipment

• Maintain s plant facility and grounds; maintains plant security

• P repares daily weekly and monthly reports of plant performance

• Responds to questions problems and complaints concerning water quality or service

• T rains and instructs staff in plant maintenance and operation activities

• E nsures use of proper safety equipment and procedures

• E nsures cleanliness of assigned areas and proper storage of equipment and supplies

• Perform other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Experience required to obtain a Water Treatment Operator A certification as per CDPHE certification requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in water technology or water quality management preferred.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant.

• Knowledge of chemistry microbiology mathematics and hydrology; pumps valves motors filters backflow prevention devices piping and plumbing structures;

• Chemical analysis and testing techniques

Skills:

• Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing and spreadsheet software applications.

• Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors.

• C ommunicate effectively both orally and in writing

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens

• P erform mathematical computations

• P erform chemical physical and biological control analyses corrosion control and cross-connection control

work without close supervision

• D irect the work of other employees

• Creatively solve problems negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operators Class A Certificate.

• Colorado drivers license with a good driving history.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• Me dium physical work requiring the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds repetitively

• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds

• Frequent walking and standing to monitor control room and treatment plant operations

• Frequent pushing pulling and climbing to check system equipment

• H and/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and treatment plant controls

• F oot/eye coordination for operation of motor vehicle

• Clear vision to read and interpret written reports and control room gauges

• S peech communications for communication with employees and citizens

• H earing and listening for instructions and warning signals.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily indoors in a treatment plant facility with exposure to noise dust chemicals and fumes; some outdoor work.

Equipment Used:

• Operates treatment plant equipment computer and motor vehicles.

• This role may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment ( e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16 April 10 July 2 and December 24.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.


The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex race age sexual orientation creed national origin disability or military status gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.


Despite the changes in Colorado law the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing Thorough Criminal Background Check and Employment References:
As a condition of employment all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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