Utility Worker II (Dam Maintenance)
About The Position
Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Utility Worker II to support its Raw Water Operations team in maintaining more than 25 dams annually. The role helps improve the reliability and safety of infrastructure and the water transmission system by removing vegetation and debris and performing erosion and rodent control. Work takes place in a variety of remote locations around the Colorado Springs area. The starting pay rate is $28.42, increasing to $29.84 after a six-month probationary period. Overtime, weekend and holiday work, and 24-hour callout may be required based on business needs. The position involves heavy physical labor and outdoor work in conditions that may include moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, restricted workspaces, and intense noise. The job requires frequent physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in groundskeeping, construction, or another manual-labor environment is valued.
- Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
- Have basic computer skills, including time entry, email communication, and Microsoft Teams.
- Be able to use hand tools and operate specialized equipment and vehicles.
- Communicate effectively, collaborate, and commit to performing work safely.
Responsibilities
- Remove vegetation growth and debris from dams.
- Operate weed eaters and mowers.
- Troubleshoot groundskeeping equipment.
- Meet dam inspection schedules and criteria.
- Perform erosion and rodent control.
Benefits
- Vacation starting at 13 days annually and increasing to 24 days with tenure
- Three personal-leave days per year
- Twelve paid holidays per year
- Twelve sick-leave days per year
- Option to purchase up to 40 additional vacation hours annually
- Three medical plan options, including a $0-premium HDHP with HSA eligibility
- Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost through Zero Health
- Two dental plans and one vision plan
- Fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy support
- Voluntary wellness program with the opportunity for eligible employees and spouses to earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent-care expenses
- Health Savings Account available with an HDHP
- Colorado PERA pension plan
- Supplemental retirement plans, including PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
- Short- and long-term disability insurance available
- Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental plans
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life support
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as a qualifying employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
