Utility Worker II (Dam Maintenance)
About The Position
Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Utility Worker II to support our Raw Water Operations team by helping to maintain over 25 Dams annually by removing vegetation, performing erosion control, rodent control, and removing debris to improve the reliability and safety of our infrastructure and water transmission system. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of beautiful, remote locations around the Colorado Springs area while performing skilled labor to maintain our dams. This job will require working overtime, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour callout based on business needs.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in a groundskeeping, construction, or other manual labor-type environment is valued
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required
- Basic computer skills (e.g., time entry, email communication, Microsoft Teams)
- Ability to use hand tools and operate specialized equipment and vehicles
- Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate, and commitment to performing work safely
Responsibilities
- Removing vegetation growth and debris from dams
- Operating weed eaters and mowers
- Troubleshooting a variety of groundskeeping equipment
- Meeting dam inspection schedules and criteria
- Performing erosion and rodent control
Benefits
- Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
- Personal Leave – 3 days per year
- Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
- Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
- Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
- Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
- Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
- Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
- Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
- Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
- Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
- Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
