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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ASRC Federal System Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a GBS Operations Center Technician in Colorado Springs, CO, supporting the Wing Information and Communication Support (WICS 2) program at Schriever Space Force Base.
Overview:
The GBS Operations Center Technician supports the 21st CS at Schriever SFB, Combatant Command (COCOM) Theater Information Managers (TIMs), and GBS Receive Suite users. The technician is responsible for system and network engineering, troubleshooting, and ensuring reliable broadcast services. This role requires hands-on expertise in network communications, problem resolution, and designing solutions to meet current and future data communication needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for GBS systems and network infrastructure.
- Monitor, maintain, and ensure availability of network and broadcast services.
- Configure and optimize network solutions to balance performance, reliability, and cost savings.
- Support networked environments, including VPN, TCP/IP routing, DHCP, and DNS.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Windows desktop environments.
- Collaborate with COCOM TIMs, users, and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain operations.
- Document system/network status and report outages as required.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant technical experience.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- DoD 8570 certification (CompTIA Security+) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Knowledge of VPNs, routing concepts, DHCP, DNS, and core networking.
- Hands-on experience with Windows OS environments.
- Experience supporting multiple operating systems.
- Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to perform under pressure.
- Experience with GBS Receive Suites, Satellite Broadcast Manager, or deployable satellite systems.
- Familiarity with LAN/WAN operations, multicast traffic, and network architecture.
- Background in military/DISA organizational circuit/network reporting.
- Customer service and help desk support experience.
- Working knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft SQL Server.
EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
ASRC Federal System Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a GBS Operations Center Technician in Colorado Springs, CO, supporting the Wing Information and Communication Support (WICS 2) program at Schriever Space Force Base.
Overview:
The GBS Operations Center Technician supports the 21st CS at Schriever SFB, Combatant Command (COCOM) Theater Information Managers (TIMs), and GBS Receive Suite users. The technician is responsible for system and network engineering, troubleshooting, and ensuring reliable broadcast services. This role requires hands-on expertise in network communications, problem resolution, and designing solutions to meet current and future data communication needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for GBS systems and network infrastructure.
- Monitor, maintain, and ensure availability of network and broadcast services.
- Configure and optimize network solutions to balance performance, reliability, and cost savings.
- Support networked environments, including VPN, TCP/IP routing, DHCP, and DNS.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Windows desktop environments.
- Collaborate with COCOM TIMs, users, and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain operations.
- Document system/network status and report outages as required.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant technical experience.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- DoD 8570 certification (CompTIA Security+) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Knowledge of VPNs, routing concepts, DHCP, DNS, and core networking.
- Hands-on experience with Windows OS environments.
- Experience supporting multiple operating systems.
- Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to perform under pressure.
- Experience with GBS Receive Suites, Satellite Broadcast Manager, or deployable satellite systems.
- Familiarity with LAN/WAN operations, multicast traffic, and network architecture.
- Background in military/DISA organizational circuit/network reporting.
- Customer service and help desk support experience.
- Working knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft SQL Server.
EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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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, Empower AI, and KBR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Denver, Lakewood, and Colorado Springs 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 44% of operations technician openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 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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