Utility Worker II - Wastewater Construction

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) enhances the quality of life in Denver by delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services. DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, investments, and workforce development. DOTI's culture revolves around four key principles: Invest in Our People, Operate with Discipline, Use Data to Drive Decisions, and Deliver Results. Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm systems, and responding to customer inquiries regarding sewage and storm drainage service charges. As a Utility Worker on the Construction team, you 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

• Previous experience in construction/carpentry/pipe fitting/ or storm/sanitary industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Knowledge of operating equipment and the use of small to medium hand tools.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather, road environments, dust, fumes, etc.
• Available for overtime opportunities and/or weekends.
• Desire to follow a career path and promote to other positions within the department, such as Equipment Operator I, Equipment Operator II, etc. (We provide on the job training!)
• 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.
• 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.
• Requires a CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects including new and existing sanitary and storm structures.
• Shoveling/raking of dirt and rock, and all general cleanup of jobsites.
• Repair inside and outside sanitary and storm manholes and storm inlets.
• Mix cement for various types of work which require breaking out old concrete and installing new concrete.
• Assisting in raking asphalt when re-patching roads after repairs are complete.
• Operate light weight equipment powered by small engines for maintenance and minor construction projects, such as stand on skidsters, normal skidsters, and loaders.
• Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements.
• Participates in the snow removal.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed