Utilities Construction Worker

City of Boise•Boise, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team that keeps Boise’s essential infrastructure working every day. This hands-on role performs skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work across wastewater, geothermal, irrigation, and stormwater systems, as well as asphalt, concrete, and facility infrastructure. You’ll also help locate and protect buried utilities and operate heavy construction equipment in the field. Work is performed under direct supervision with opportunities to grow technical skills across multiple trades.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2 years of experience working in the construction trade with experience working on water and wastewater systems, geothermal and irrigation systems.
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Ability to obtain the following within six months of employment; State of Idaho Wastewater Collection Operator Class I license or Operator-In-Training (OIT) license; Class A Commercial Driver's License; erosion control certificate; and a flagger certificate.
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Knowledge of: occupational safety standards and hazards associated with construction and equipment, equipment operation and job site safety; general engineering and construction terminology; construction practices and procedures; basic design of sewer collection systems, water distribution systems and other underground utility systems; various mapping and asset management databases; emergency response techniques and procedures; and computer usage, including related software.
Ability to: work in and around wastewater, geothermal and pressure irrigation systems in confined spaces; read and interpret blueprints; operate light, medium and heavy equipment; safely operate standard hand and power tools; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience working with geothermal, water, wastewater and pressure irrigation systems, as well as training or experience in confined spaces.
Idaho Wastewater Collection Operator Class II license.
Flagger certification and erosion control certification.

Responsibilities

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Operates heavy construction equipment.
Performs construction maintenance and sewer line root control maintenance.
Conducts scheduled and emergency repairs and maintenance on city wastewater treatment utilities using pneumatic and electric tools and hand tools.
Provides necessary traffic control.
Sets up vehicles and pedestrian traffic diversions devices and manually controls traffic.
Inspects and performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on all equipment.
Safely operates equipment, including proper shoring in excavation and working around traffic.
Makes independent decisions in the field as necessary.
Acts as a first responder to emergency call-ins for sewer backups and related events and assists fire and police as necessary.
Complies with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater collection, geothermal and stormwater systems.
Assists with identifying issues and provides input on possible solutions.
Accurately records maintenance in computerized asset and work order management programs (Hanson 8).
Uses computer-based online mapping geographic information systems (GIS), closed circuit television (CCTV), construction and inspection drawings and electronic underground locating tools to determine the exact location, size and function of underground sewer mains, geothermal lines and pressurized irrigation lines to prevent damage during construction.
Identifies and marks rights-of-way, easements and private property lines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.