Utility Worker II - 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 delivering public infrastructure and services. DOTI is committed to equity and focuses on areas of greatest need through equitable contracting, investments, and workforce development. The department's culture is built on investing in people, operating with discipline, using data for decisions, and delivering results. Solid Waste Management provides trash collection, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and composting for Denver residents and facilities. The Utility Worker II position supports general labor, safety, and related tasks within a crew alongside Equipment Operators. DOTI offers advancement opportunities within the agency and the City.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work.
• 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.
• Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
• Commercial drivers must be able to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records in English.

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.
• Washes trucks as needed.
• Assists with dead animal, e-waste, or extra trash collection, including large items.
• Performs unskilled, light to heavy physical labor on construction, maintenance, and repair projects using manual tools and limited small power tools.
• Performs pre-trip inspections on equipment (fluid levels, leaks, hoses, belts, tire pressure, brake lights).
• Secures, cleans, and cares for all tools and equipment.
• Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices.
• Performs exterior maintenance duties such as spading dirt, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, watering assigned areas, picking up litter, and clearing dumpster areas.
• Performs seasonal duties like salting, sanding, and manual snow and ice removal.
• 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