Water Utility Supervisor

JOB LOCATION

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

Salary to be commensurate with experience. 

The hiring range for this position is $39.73 - $49.66 per hour.

The deadline to submit applications is October 25th, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Overview of Department / Position:

Aurora Water is responsible for providing life sustaining services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Aurora. We plan, design, operate, and maintain the drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems throughout the City.  Our major infrastructure includes three potable water treatment facilities (totaling over 200 million gallons per day), a reclaimed water treatment facility, over three dozen pump stations, lift stations, and a source-of-supply system containing reservoirs, large diameter pipelines and tunnels. Aurora Water’s mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable, and sustainable water, sewer, and stormwater services, today and in the future.  

TheWater Utility Supervisor supervises and coordinates the personnel and operations responsible for utility warehousing and inventory, skilled trades, and facilities maintenance within the Water Department's Operations Division. The position establishes work priorities, coordinates resources and contractors, supports safe and reliable operations, and ensures assigned work is completed in accordance with departmental standards, safety requirements, and operational needs

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates utility warehouse, skilled trades, and facilities maintenance operations; establishes priorities and allocates personnel, materials, equipment, and other resources to meet operational needs. 

• Plans, assigns, monitors, and reviews the work of assigned employees and crews; provides direction, coaching, training, and technical or operational guidance as needed. 

• Participates in employee selection and makes recommendations regarding hiring, performance management, training, recognition, corrective action, and other personnel matters. 

• Develops and implements operational goals, work plans, procedures, and performance expectations for assigned programs and functions. 

• Coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance activities for assigned Water facilities, equipment, and related assets to support safe and reliable operations. 

• Oversees warehouse and inventory activities, including the availability, storage, tracking, and procurement of materials, tools, equipment, and operational supplies. 

• Coordinates with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other city workgroups; reviews work requirements, addresses operational issues, and resolves problems or conflicts affecting assigned work. 

• Supports procurement activities by identifying operational needs, coordinating with vendors and distributors, reviewing available products and services, and making recommendations consistent with city purchasing requirements. 

• Develops, implements, communicates, and monitors compliance with applicable safety procedures and work practices; identifies hazards and coordinates corrective actions. 

• Develops and conducts or coordinates training related to assigned operations, equipment, procedures, and safety requirements. 

• Prepares, monitors, and assists in administering assigned program budgets; monitors expenditures and identifies resource and equipment needs. 

• Maintains and reviews operational records, inventory and maintenance information, work documentation, and reports using applicable computerized systems. 

• Responds to and resolves complex operational issues and service concerns involving employees, contractors, vendors, customers, or other stakeholders. 

• Represents the department at meetings, committees, project discussions, and other internal or external forums related to assigned operations. 

• Performs 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:   

• Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in maintenance, repair or construction in a large utility including experience in material and equipment procurement and maintenance utilizing a computer-based inventory and project tracking database system.   

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Class I Water Distribution Certificate 

• Colorado Collection System Class I Certificate  

• Valid Colorado driver’s license and ability to operate a city vehicle, or otherwise demonstrate ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position 

Knowledge: 

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, work planning, training, and performance management 

• Principles and practices of facilities maintenance, skilled trades, warehousing, inventory control, and preventive maintenance 

• Materials, equipment, tools, and work practices commonly used in utility maintenance and operations 

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety practices associated with utility, maintenance, warehouse, and skilled trades environments 

• Principles and practices of materials management, purchasing, inventory control, and vendor coordination 

• Applicable water utility operations, systems, regulations, policies, and procedures 

Skills:   

• Planning, prioritizing, assigning, and evaluating the work of employees and work crews 

• Coaching, training, and providing constructive feedback to employees 

• Coordinating work across multiple operational functions and competing priorities 

• Identifying operational and safety concerns and developing practical solutions 

• Coordinating with contractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders 

• Reviewing plans, specifications, work orders, maintenance records, and other technical or operational documentation 

• Monitoring budgets, expenditures, inventory, and operational resources 

• Using computerized inventory, maintenance, work management, or project tracking systems 

• Safe use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment operation 

Ability:   

• Lead employees performing work across multiple operational and technical disciplines 

• Establish priorities and coordinate personnel, equipment, materials, contractors, and other resources 

• Analyze operational problems, evaluate alternatives, and exercise sound judgment in selecting appropriate courses of action 

• Interpret and apply applicable policies, procedures, safety requirements, technical standards, and regulations 

• Balance planned maintenance and operational priorities with urgent or unanticipated service needs 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, customers, and other City personnel 

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 

• Prepare and maintain accurate operational records, reports, and documentation 

• Use applicable computer systems and software to support inventory, maintenance, procurement, scheduling, reporting, and other operational functions 

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: 

• Moderate physical work that involves moving no more than 50 pounds at a time with or without assistance 

• Regular walking and standing to oversee projects 

• Some pushing, pulling, bending, stooping/crouching and climbing to inspect work sites 

• Ability to access, review, and interpret reports, plans, specifications, records, and other job-related information, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Ability to communicate with employees, contractors, and residents in field environments, with or without reasonable accommodation 

Work Environment: 

• Works both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to dust and noise and may encounter fumes from certain chemicals and in vehicle traffic.  

Equipment Used: 

• Desktop, tablet, radio, cell phone, hand tools and vehicles common to utilities maintenance functions  

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, and Excel 

• This position may require the use of personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, etc.) in the course of 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.