Operations Technician Jobs in Colorado

Operations Technician jobs in Colorado are concentrated in energy, aerospace, and water and wastewater infrastructure, with steady demand at every level from entry-level associates to senior process specialists. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo anchor most of the hiring, where established operations employers like Xcel Energy, Lockheed Martin, and Colorado Springs Utilities maintain ongoing technician workforces. The most in-demand specialties right now are utilities operations, manufacturing process control, and facilities maintenance technicians. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAurora, CO
Cities hiring17
Work type83% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Field Operations Technician
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Field Operations Technician
Ledcor
Denver, Colorado
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Technical Program Management
$53k - $73k/yr
Military encouraged
5,001-10,000

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77-Operations - Field Service Technician
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77-Operations - Field Service Technician
Ranger Energy Services
Milliken, Colorado
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Technical Program Management
$25 - $36/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Technician I – Cleanroom Operations
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Technician I – Cleanroom Operations
BAE Systems USA
Boulder, Colorado
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Technical Program Management
$40k - $64k/yr
Associate's degree in chemistry
10,000+

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Fleet Operations Technician
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Fleet Operations Technician
Vitalant
Denver, Colorado
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$54k - $69k/yr
ASE Certification
1,001-5,000

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Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)
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Solar Field Service Technician (Operations and Maintenance)
Pearce Services
Pueblo, Colorado
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
IT Support
$25 - $35/hr
1,001-5,000

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Operations Technician Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Aurora
6 jobs
Denver
5 jobs
Mead
2 jobs
Pueblo
2 jobs
Lakewood
2 jobs
Delta
1 job
Arvada
1 job
Cortez
1 job
Boulder
1 job

Operations Technician Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Amazon4 open roles
Black Hills Corporation3 open roles
Williams2 open roles

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operations technician jobs across Colorado.

  • High school diploma or GED with relevant technical coursework or vocational training
  • Experience with industrial equipment operation, maintenance, or process monitoring systems
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLCs, or distributed control systems
  • Ability to obtain a Colorado Class B CDL or hazmat endorsement where required by role
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read technical schematics and manuals

Operations Technician Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operations technician in Colorado?

Most operations technician roles in Colorado require a high school diploma or associate degree in a technical field, combined with hands-on training through an apprenticeship, vocational program, or on-the-job experience. Roles in water and wastewater require a Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board license, with exams administered by the state. Utilities and energy employers often prefer candidates with an industrial maintenance certificate from a Colorado community college such as Arapahoe Community College or Pueblo Community College.

Which companies hire operations technicians in Colorado?

Colorado operations technician roles are posted by Amazon, Black Hills Corporation, and Williams and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's energy, aerospace, and municipal utilities sectors drive consistent demand, so large infrastructure and industrial employers tend to post the most volume year-round.

Which Colorado cities have the most operations technician jobs?

Aurora, Denver, and Mead have the most operations technician openings in Colorado right now. Denver leads because of its concentration of energy companies, large facilities operations employers, and manufacturing, while Colorado Springs and Pueblo are driven by aerospace contractors, utilities like Colorado Springs Utilities, and industrial facilities that maintain large on-site technician teams throughout the year.

Are there remote operations technician jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Operations technician work is largely hands-on and tied to physical equipment, facilities, or infrastructure, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 17% of operations technician openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be monitoring, dispatch, or data reporting roles rather than direct equipment operation positions.

How can I get hired as a operations technician in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to utilities and industrial employers that run structured apprentice or operator-in-training programs, such as Xcel Energy and municipal water authorities across the Front Range. Colorado community colleges including Red Rocks and Aims Community College offer industrial technology certificates that give candidates an edge. Adjacent roles like maintenance helper, plant laborer, or facilities technician assistant are common stepping stones at larger Colorado operations employers.

Where can I find and apply to operations technician jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to operations technician jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No profile creation is required to see the listings.

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