Utility Tech - Street Work
Denver, CO
full timeAbout This Job
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- No related work experience is required.
Licenses, Registration, and Certifications
- Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Obtain a valid Class ‘B’ Colorado Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months of appointment in the Water Distribution Section as described below.
- Water Distribution Section Only
- CDL required for:
- Construction & Maintenance Group
- CDL not required for:
- Water Distribution Admin. Group
- Valve Ops Group
- Street Work (Valve Improvement) Group
- Utility Locates Group
Hydrant Group
Safety Sensitive Requirements
This is a safety sensitive job where an employee’s direct action/inaction may lead to immediate harm to self, team, or the public and/or will have significant risk to the mission of Denver Water. To promote the safety, employees in this job must possess English proficiency adequate to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers, including proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Skills/Competencies
- Written and verbal communication.
- Use of hand tools.
- Customer service.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Position Summary
Under direct supervision, perform a variety of laboring and unskilled to semi-skilled duties related to the operation and maintenance of water distribution assets. Clean tools, truck, and worksite while on a job.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Remove & Place valves and valve boxes.
- Operate equipment such as pavement breakers, compressors, jackhammers, tampers, and related equipment. Operate equipment such as utility trucks, dump trucks, and other equipment. Place barricades.
- Assist in the removal & replacement of valve boxes and similar facilities. Work with and next to The City & County paving operations. Keep tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Oil and grease machinery.
- Use a variety of tools and resources including electronic pipe locator, measuring wheel, maps, and GIS system to locate water mains, conduits, and service lines.
- Carry out the organization's Safety program through job performance and attendance at scheduled safety meetings.
- May be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime as directed and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Perform related work as required.
Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.
Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Denver Water aspires to be the best water utility in the nation. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.
Denver Water offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan, 401K Plan with a 3% match, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. A background check will be conducted to verify the information submitted on the application. Please be sure that all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say ""see resume"". If the application is not fully completed, we (Denver Water), will not accept your application.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.
An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.
Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.