Utility Worker II - Transportation Operations

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B plan

PTO 140 hours

Holidays

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Utility Worker II to support the Division of Transportation Operations. The role covers heavy construction signaling and markings, routine labor, and equipment operation after CDL is obtained.

Based in Denver, CO, you will contribute to safe, efficient city infrastructure. Applicants must have a valid CDL-B with endorsements within six months and be able to work in various weather and road conditions.

Qualifications

• Education: None.
• 1 year of unskilled labor experience.
• Education/Experience equivalency may substitute minimum experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required at application time.
• CDL B with endorsements within 6 months; Tanker endorsement within 6 months; keep current.

Responsibilities

• Work on Heavy Construction Signals or Signs and Markings teams.
• Perform semi-skilled to heavy physical labor on construction/maintenance projects.
• Operate light to heavy equipment after CDL is obtained.
• Assist with general labor, safety, and related tasks on a crew.
• Cross-train with Signal Techs and Equipment Operators.
• Operate equipment such as box trucks and heavy machinery after CDL is obtained.
• Place/remove barricades, cones, and traffic control devices per regulations.
• Participate in snow removal duties.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Driving experience

Conduit/Piping/Plumbing

CDL

Weather resilience

Job description

About Our Job

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.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.New hires are typically brought into the organization between $22.53-$25.50/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• 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

Location & Schedule

In this position, you can expect to work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver where needed. The home base for this position is (5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216).

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services.

For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• 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.

The Division of Transportation Operations is responsible for managing the performance of the transportation infrastructure. Sections within the Division include curbside management, traffic signals, signs and markings, and system operations.

Specifically, as a Utility Worker II you will:

• Work on a Heavy Construction Signals team or a Signs and Markings team
• Perform semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects
• Operation of light weight motorized equipment and hand and power tools
• Assist with general labor, safety, and related work tasks on a crew with Equipment Operators
• Cross Train with Signal Techs and Equipment Operators
• Operate equipment such as box truck, auger truck, dump trucks, Mini Excavators and other heavy equipment after CDL is obtained
• 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
• Participate in snow removal duties.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• General construction knowledge
• Driving experience
• Conduit, piping or plumbing experience
• Have a CDL
• 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

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: None
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement
• License/Certifications: 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. By position, requires a CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire. Licenses and certificates must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Monday, September 7, 2026.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2041 Utility Worker II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$22.53 - $33.80

Target Pay

$22.53-$25.50/ hour, based on experience and education.

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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