Construction Maintenance Specialist

Colorado Springs Utilities; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Construction Maintenance Specialist to support corrosion assessment, cathodic protection, construction, and maintenance projects in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The starting pay is $32.92 per hour, rising to $34.56 after a six-month probationary period. The role requires a valid driver’s license and experience in semi-skilled construction or corrosion work, with CDL valued for additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience performing semi-skilled construction and corrosion assessment duties.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license is required.
• Class A CDL is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist leads with preparing job sites for construction or maintenance projects.
• Pre-cut cores and assist with cutting and pulling cores for vacuum truck operations.
• Assist vacuum truck operators with digging holes on job sites.
• Prepare dump trucks and core trucks for safe operations.
• Work with crews to clean up debris and store core setting tools.
• Read and fix test stations.
• Cut spare cores and clean up broken cores and concrete piles as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Corrosion assessment experience

Semi-skilled construction

Tools

CDL (Class A) Preferred

Job description

Construction Maintenance Specialist

Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft

Pay Range $32.92 to $34.56

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 10/14/26

*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Construction Maintenance Specialist

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Construction Maintenance Specialist to support corrosion assessment, cathodic protection, construction, and maintenance projects.

The starting pay for this position is $32.92/hr. Your pay will increase to $34.56/hr. once successfully completing the six (6) month probationary period.

A day in the life of a Construction Maintenance Specialist may include:

• Assisting Construction Maintenance Leads with preparing job sites for construction or maintenance projects
• Pre-cutting cores and assisting other Construction Maintenance Specialists with cutting and pulling cores in preparation for vacuum truck operations
• Assisting vacuum truck operators with digging holes on job sites
• Preparing dump trucks and core trucks for safe and effective operations on job sites
• Working with construction crews to clean up debris from job sites and put away core setting tools
• Reading and fixing test stations
• Cutting spare cores and cleaning up broken cores and/or concrete piles as needed

Who You Are:

• Demonstrated experience performing semi-skilled construction and/or corrosion assessment duties
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is valued

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.
• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and intense noise.

Who We Are:

• Check us out on our YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/@SpringsUtilities)
• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

ATTENTION:

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
• Starting pay will be based on the successful candidate's experience, education, and training; however, those with limited direct experience could start below the posted pay range.
• If a single pay rate is posted, the job starts at that rate regardless of previous experience, education, and training.
• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, and work authorization must not be based on employer sponsorship of a work visa.

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Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft