Utility Worker II – Wastewater Management Division

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. 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. Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm systems, as well as administrative functions such as implementing policies, establishing cost controls and setting fees to maintain a revenue base sufficient to support operational requirements and capital improvements program, and responding to customer inquiries regarding sewage and storm drainage service charges. The Wastewater Management Division at DOTI is seeking Utility Worker II’s to join our team and support essential city services.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Permit or CDL B, preferred but not required
• Safety minded
• Knowledge of operating equipment and the use of small to medium hand tools.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather, road environments, dust, fumes, etc.
• 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!)

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects on new and existing sanitary and storm structures.
• Assist equipment operators with pre and post trip inspections
• Work in and around traffic
• Assist with sanitary jetting which includes lifting and pulling open manholes (100-120lbs). And entering manholes with proper training
• Assist with Vac Trucks which includes pulling grates (~220lbs) from inlets and removing debris.
• 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 requirement
• Participate 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 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