Construction Utility Worker II

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 $22.50 $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 Driver's 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 II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$22.01 - $33.02

Target Pay

$22.50 $25.50/hour, based on experience and education

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver e mployees 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.

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