Water Trades Technician

JOB LOCATION

13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331

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.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• 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

Hiring Salary: $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.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop solutions for customers problems through design and fabrication of prototypes and production of custom solutions or modifications to existing products
• Provides assistance in the designs, welding and fabrication of apparatuses, tools and parts common to operation and maintenance of a water and wastewater utility
• Performs necessary preventative maintenance and repair of equipment components
• Provides 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
• Operates specialized equipment related to assigned function
• Respond to emergency repairs of infrastructure
• Performs additional duties as assigned

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.
• Will be confirmed through market study

Experience:

• 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.
• Will be confirmed through market study

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Knowledge:

• 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

Skills:

• 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

Abilities:

• 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 citizens
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and comply with blueprints, diagrams, schematics, manuals, and specifications; make mathematical computations
• Maintain records, logs, and reports
• Perform physical activities common to maintenance work.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Class 1 Water Distribution Certification and Class 1 Wastewater Collection Certificate and a Colorado Class "B" Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within a specific time period as directed by departmental policies.
• 3G welding certificate, or the ability to obtain licenses and certificates within a specific time as directed by departmental policies.

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:

• Heavy work that involves moving no more than 100 pounds with or without assistance at a time with help
• Frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• May require frequent pushing, pulling, bending and stooping
• Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of power tools and welding components.

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and chemicals; work may be performed in a confined space. Must be willing to perform overtime, standby, and/or call back duty.

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, and Excel
• Multiple power tools, welding equipment
• This position may require the incumbent to 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.