Utility Worker II - Wastewater Management Division

denver

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 35,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension after 5 years

457B Retirement Plan

PTO 140 hours + holidays + wellness

Medical/dental/vision plans

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Utility Worker II to support Wastewater Management operations across the city. This role requires performing varied labor on sanitary and storm structures, aiding operators, and maintaining safety in traffic zones.

Ideal candidates bring at least one year of unskilled labor experience, a valid Driver's License, and a readiness to work in diverse weather and urban settings. The role offers strong benefits and job stability with DOTI.

Qualifications

CDL permit or CDL-B is preferred but not required.
Must be safety minded and able to operate basic equipment.
Willingness to work in inclement weather and road environments.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on construction, maintenance and repair of sanitary and storm structures.
Assist equipment operators with pre- and post-trip inspections.
Work in and around traffic.
Assist with sanitary jetting and entering/manholes with proper training.
Assist with Vac Trucks by pulling grates and removing debris.

Skills

CDL Permit/CDL B

Safety minded

Equipment operation knowledge

Weather resilience

Traffic control awareness

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 report to the Denver Wastewater Building at 2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80221, and work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver. The schedule will be Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

Specifically as a Utility Worker II you will:

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

What You’ll Bring

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

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!)

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.

Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English: