Water Utility Customer Service Representative

Salary to be commensurate with experience 

The salary range is $25.44 - $31.80 per hour. 

This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays. 

The deadline to submit applications is November 20th, 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 Position:  

Responsible for a variety of complex customer service, clerical and public contact duties in person and on the telephone and provides routine administrative support for Aurora Water Billing Department.  

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:   

• →Handles calls for the Water Department’s customer call center.   

• →Responds in a prompt, accurate, and courteous manner to customer inquiries about Water Department services, complaints, and comments both verbally and in writing   

• →Answers or directs incoming calls and general inquiries to appropriate parties or information sources   

• →Assists walk-in customers and greets visitors   

• →Enters customer requests into database.   

• →Documents and tracks responses to citizen contacts, requests, and complaints   

• →Researches resource information and updates database   

• →Operates a variety of office equipment including a personal computer, phone system, TTY and related software.   

• →Prepares, reviews, proofs and processes division documents   

• →Initiates/maintains customer accounts  

• →Responds to all types of customer inquiries  

• →Makes collection arrangements with customers  

• →Researches and makes billing adjustments to accounts based on customer history  

• →Reviews City and County records to determine proper mailing  

• →Manages reports  

• →Performs backup functions to other department activities as required  

• →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. 

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:  

• 2 years of utility/municipality office experience and/or call center experience  

Knowledge:   

• Knowledge of business English, spelling and math, general office equipment, and personal computers with related software applications  

Abilities:   

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

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing  

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy  

• Able to operate a computer  

Skills:   

• Skilled in the use of computers including simple spreadsheet, database design, and word processing software applications.  

• Efficiently and accurately keys information using a keyboard  

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word  

• Bilingual (Spanish-English) skills, preferred  

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:   

• Light physical work lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds with or without assistance.  

• Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment  

• Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation  

• Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens  

• Considerable walking and standing; frequent pushing, pulling, and climbing  

• This position 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.

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283)
As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.