Utility Worker II - Solid Waste Management
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 is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. Solid Waste Management provides trash collection service, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and a composting program for single family Denver homes and multi-family dwellings with up to seven units, municipal facilities, and Denver Public Schools. The Utility Worker II position will assist with general labor, safety, and related work tasks on a crew with Equipment Operators. DOTI offers great advancement opportunities to build within its agency and the City as a whole, making this a great place to build a career.
Requirements
- One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work.
- Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English: Converse with the general public, Understand highway traffic signs and signals, Respond to official inquiries, Make entries on reports and records.
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
- Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of employment and must be kept current as a condition of employment.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- 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, and 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.
- 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 and 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
