Construction Utility Worker II
Construction Utility Worker II
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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 11000 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 $22.50 $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
The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days or unpaid days off for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th the Friday before Labor Day and November 28th the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).
Location & Schedule
This position is based at the Denver Wastewater Building located at 2000 W. 3rd Ave. Denver CO 80223. While youll report to this location each day the work itself is performed entirely in the field. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Who We Are & What Youll 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.
DOTIs 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.
DOTIs 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 Wastewater Construction team within DOTI is seeking a Utility Worker II. Job duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Performs semi-skilled and physically demanding labor on various construction maintenance and repair projects. Tasks involve physical exertion and the use of hand tools power tools and light motorized equipment. May also operate the compaction unit on city trash collection vehicles and wash trucks as needed.
Operates construction tools such as jackhammers air spades shovels rotors metal detectors and air drills. Digs excavates shores grades and backfills trenches by hand.
Places and removes traffic control and safety devices (e.g. barricades cones) around work areas in compliance with traffic regulations. Performs minor repairs on gardening and grounds equipment vehicles and machinery including replacing broken parts.
Conducts pre-trip inspections on equipment checking fluid levels leaks hoses belts tire pressure brake lights and other components. Secures cleans and maintains all tools and equipment used on the job.
Uses hand-operated construction equipment such as jackhammers air spades shovels rotors metal detectors and air drills.
Performs seasonal duties including salting sanding and manually removing ice and snow.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What Youll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience skills and characteristics:
Previous experience with Construction storm and sanitary repairs and other labor-related task
Experience working in various weather conditions (snow rain heat etc.) and environments (Sewage asphalt dust fumes etc.)
Knowledge of city of Denver streets
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 Drivers License at the time of application.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Sunday September 7 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday September 7th at 11:59 PM.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CJ2041 Utility Worker IITo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$22.01 - $33.02Target Pay
$22.50 $25.50/hour based on experience and educationAgency
Dept of Transportation & InfrastructureRedeployment 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 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
