Utility Worker II - Cart Maintenance Team

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. Solid Waste Management (SWM), within DOTI, provides trash collection, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and composting services for single-family homes, multi-family dwellings (up to seven units), municipal facilities, and Denver Public Schools. SWM is seeking a Utility Worker II to join the Cart Maintenance Team. This role plays a key part in supporting daily solid waste operations by ensuring carts are delivered, maintained, and readily available. The Utility Worker II will safely operate a stake bed truck to transport carts, parts, and equipment throughout the city. This position is critical to minimizing service disruptions, improving response times, and ensuring Solid Waste teams have the tools needed to provide reliable service to residents.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Safe driving experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to perform physical work in various weather conditions
• Accountability
• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn cart maintenance and Solid Waste operations
• One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work
• Valid Driver's License at the time of application

Responsibilities

• Completing cart repairs, exchanges, and deliveries
• Maintaining inventory levels
• Supporting efficient field operations
• Safely operate a stake bed truck to transport carts, parts, and equipment throughout the city
• Lift and empty heavy solid waste containers into disposal trucks; operate hydraulic compaction units; and wash trucks as needed
• Assist with specialized collections, including dead animal removal, e-waste, and large-item pickup
• Perform manual labor on construction, maintenance, and repair projects using hand tools and small power tools
• Conduct pre-trip equipment inspections (e.g., fluid levels, leaks, hoses, belts, tire pressure, lights) and maintain tools and equipment
• Set up and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices
• Perform exterior maintenance duties such as raking, pruning, watering, litter removal, and clearing dumpster areas
• Complete seasonal work, including salting, sanding, and manual snow and ice removal
• Perform 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
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees