Posted: Feb 4, 2026
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Water Treatment Technician

City of Aurora, CO - Aurora, CO
Full-time
Salary: $30.64 - $38.30 Hourly
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Water Treatment

Hourly Salary: $30.64 - $38.30/hour

 

The deadline to submit an application to this position is February 28, 2026. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

 

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 Treatment Maintenance Specialist in the Water Treatment Division participates in a number of activities at the water and wastewater treatment plants that include but are not limited to repair and maintenance of treatment plant equipment and facilities, receiving chemical deliveries including chlorine, learning the operation of the treatment plant, snow removal, and facility housekeeping. The person in this job will work around hazardous chemicals, perform laboratory testing, and must be able to pass a respiratory medical physical and it is recommended they have the Hepatitis B immunization series.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Leads 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

  • Experience with chemical feeders, tanks, pumps, motors, piping systems, and valves

  • 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

  • Assists with snow removal activities and snow standby call duties

  • Basic knowledge of the city computer systems

  • Performs other 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.