Colorado Springs Utilities

Utility Dispatcher

LocationColorado Springs, CO
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$61,084-$71,863

About This Job


Job Type: Customer Support/Client Care


Pay Range $61,084 to $71,863


Location Colorado Springs, CO


Date First Posted 6/5/25


Applications are being accepted through: 6/9/25

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.*


Utility Dispatcher

As a Utility Dispatcher, you will be the central point of communication for all dispatch functions for electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and revenue protection. In this role, you will operate a variety of communication equipment, including two-way radios, pagers, cell phones, and personal computers to receive, prioritize, schedule, and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The work that you will do is critical to keeping our crews and our community safe, ensuring that emergency incidents are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

Due to the criticality of this position, the successful incumbent will be required to work shift work (days, swings, flex, and nights), weekends, and holidays to ensure coverage for the organization, as well as live within a 15-mile radius of our service territory.*


How Will You Make an Impact...

Contacting or dispatching crews, mobile units, or personnel to address repair, service, or emergency needs
Monitoring, managing, and coordinating traffic across radio channels
Assisting callers in emergencies and accurately determining the location and nature of the emergency, while providing safety precautions before the technician’s arrival
Monitoring dispatched units for completion of the task, emergency, or availability
Coordinating communications and information with field crews, mobile units, other personnel, and agencies
Responding to telephone requests for emergency and non-emergency assistance
Responding to inquiries from the public regarding activities or directing the public to the appropriate source
Preparing and maintaining records, logs, reports, and forms
Verifying access to buildings and facilities during swing shifts


Who You Are...

Candidates who will be considered:
who have progressively responsible experience in a dispatch environment (e.g., Utility, Emergency Response, Fire, Police, etc.)
or who have dispatch experience in a field services or construction service environment and those candidates with experience in a high-volume call center
Ability to make effective decisions under stressful conditions, and to remain calm during emergencies
Ability to receive, comprehend, and rapidly relay accurate information
Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot problems
Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this position

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are:25C, 25U, 25L 3C1X1, 3C191, 2E133, 2E153, 2E1X3, 182, 629, 682, 782, CTM, ITS, IT, MC 2503, 602, 601, 602


Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.* Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.* Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.*

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Accessibility Accommodations . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.


Job Type: Customer Support/Client Care

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