About Denver Water
Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.3 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Established in 1918, the utility is a public agency funded by water rates and new tap fees, not taxes. It is Colorado's oldest and largest water utility.
Denver Water has more than 300 job classifications, ranging from maintenance work at remote mountain reservoirs to water treatment and laboratory facilities, and pipeline installation and associated pressure regulation. These operational aspects of Denver Water's water system are supported by a variety of technical and professional staff, including business, engineering and legal professions.
Compensation and Benefits
Denver Water compensation is geared to attract and retain highly qualified individuals. Pay and benefits are kept competitive with those for similar jobs in the community. Denver Water takes pride in maintaining a competitive compensation and benefits 
philosophy.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Denver Water is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, military status, or marital status in making employment or business decisions. It also prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace or in its dealings with the public. The organization encourages and welcomes diversity of backgrounds in its work force. Denver Water complies with the Immigration Reform & Control Act (IRCA)
Recruitment, Selection, and Promotion
Recruitment, selection, appointment, and promotion at Denver Water is based on knowledge, skill and ability. Individuals with physical or mental disabilities are employed on the same terms and conditions as other applicants so long as they can perform the essential functions of the job being filled with or without reasonable accommodation, with no resulting undue hardship to Denver Water.
As part of the post-offer process, successful applicants will be required to complete a physical examination which includes a drug screen and a thorough background check, including criminal history, verification of education, work references.
Employment Application Process
- Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
- Denver Water will not accept or consider applications that are mailed, e-mailed, faxed, or dropped off at our office.
- No resumes will be accepted unless they are attached to an online application.
- Employment Applications are accepted for current openings only.
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Feedback
We welcome your comments and suggestions: EmploymentGroup@denverwater.org.