About Our JobWho We AreWith 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 OfferThe City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $22.50-$25.50 an hour. 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
- 132 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
- A flexible Wellness Day has been approved in support of employee wellness and engagement for city employees. All civilian, and benefit qualified employees are eligible to use this day with manager approval and it must be used by Dec. 31, 2024, as it will not roll over into the new year.
LocationIn this position, you can expect to work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver where needed.
What You'll DoWe are currently hiring for multiple Utility Worker II positions for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure's (DOTI) Street Maintenance and Traffic Operations teams.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 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 Street Maintenance is responsible for filling potholes, repaving streets, sweeping streets, and removing snow from public streets and alleys. This division also manages the City's asphalt plant, which produces asphalt for resurfacing and maintaining city streets and alleys.
- DOTI Traffic Operations is responsible for the operation, maintenance, installation, and emergency repair of traffic control devices. They also operate the Transportation Management Center and are responsible for signals, electronics repair, utility locates, sign installation, sign manufacturing and pavement markings.
The Utility Worker II position will assist with general labor, safety, and related work tasks on a crew with Equipment Operators. 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
- Operate light weight equipment powered by small engines for maintenance and minor construction projects and patch asphalt and paved areas
- Lift and empty heavy solid waste containers into disposal trucks, operate hydraulic compaction unit on city trash collection vehicles, and wash trucks as needed
- Perform minor repairs on gardening and grounds equipment, vehicles, and machinery including repairs of sprinkler systems and may design and fabricate equipment and tools as needed
- 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
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What You'll BringOur ideal candidate will have:
- Knowledge of city of Denver streets/alleys and use of maps
- Valid Driver's License preferred
- 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. STREET MAINTENANCE and SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL B ) with appropriate endorsements to be obtained by the end of probation.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Application DeadlineApplications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.About Everything Else
Job ProfileCJ2041 Utility Worker IITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position TypeUnlimited
Position Salary Range$21.47 - $32.21
Starting Paybased on experience and education
AgencyDept of Transportation & InfrastructureThe 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 ...@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
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