Utility Worker I – Solid Waste Management

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure and services. DOTI's commitment to equity focuses on providing attention and resources to areas, assets, and people with the greatest need through equitable contracting, investments, and workforce development. DOTI's culture is built on four key principles: Invest in Our People, Operate with Discipline, Use Data to Drive Decisions, and Deliver Results. Solid Waste Management provides essential services including trash collection, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and composting for various Denver residents and facilities. The Utility Worker I position will support the Solid Waste Management team by assisting with general labor, safety, and related tasks alongside Equipment Operators. This role offers great advancement opportunities within the agency and the City.

Requirements

• Previous experience with solid waste collection, dead animal collection, and other labor-related tasks
• Experience working in various weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, etc.) and environments (dust, fumes, etc.)
• Knowledge of city of Denver streets/alleys and use of maps
• None

Nice To Haves

• Desire to promote to other positions within the department

Responsibilities

• Lifts and empties heavy solid waste containers into disposal trucks.
• Operates hydraulic compaction unit on city trash collection vehicles.
• Washes trucks as needed.
• Can be assigned to dead animal, e-waste, or extra trash collection including large items.
• Performs unskilled, light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects that involves physical exertion and the use of manual tools and limited use of small power operated tools.
• Assists skilled trade workers by performing minor repairs to buildings and facilities including painting, plastering, carpentry, plumbing repairs, and simple elements of electrical systems such as replacing faulty switches and outlets.
• Performs minor repairs to gardening and grounds equipment, vehicles, and machinery including repair or replacement of broken parts.
• Operates light weight equipment powered by small engines used for maintenance, cleaning, and minor construction projects.
• Performs pre-trip inspection on equipment for such things as fluid levels, leaks, condition of hoses and belts, tire pressure, brake lights, and related areas.
• Secures, cleans, and cares for all tools and equipment needed for job assignments.
• Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas.
• Performs exterior maintenance duties including spading dirt, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, watering assigned areas, picking up litter, and clearing dumpster areas.
• Utilizes hand operated construction equipment such as jackhammers, air spades, shovels, rotors, metal detectors, and air drills.
• Performs seasonal duties such as salting, sanding, and removal of ice and snow by hand.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed