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Construction Maintenance - Utility Infrastructure Protection Specialist

The Utilities Infrastructure Protection team is hiring a Construction and Maintenance Specialist for Utility Infrastructure Protection. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire specialized training and expertise in construction and quality control standards.

Please note that the starting rate of pay for this position is set at $31.87/hour, followed by an increase to $33.46/hour after completion of the probationary period (typically 6 months).

In this position, you will be responsible for:

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Overseeing scheduled standby appointments and providing oversight for contractors and excavators who are exposing and crossing critical utility infrastructure

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Performing thorough inspections of all construction conflicts and utility crossings that are occurring near infrastructure; ensuring that Colorado Springs Utilities’ mandated clearance regulations are adhered to by all contractors and excavators crossing any underground facility

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Reporting clearance violations per the CSU Regulatory and Compliance Near-Miss program

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Working daily with internal and external customers to ensure the safety of our infrastructure and the property of others by providing safe excavation advice and guidance during scheduled appointments and conducting excavator field audits

Who You Are…

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You will most likely offer 2 or more years of underground utility construction experience

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Must have the ability to plan, coordinate, and document activities to meet the needs of customers' scheduled gas standby appointments

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Candidates must obtain operator qualifications (OQ) in tasks related to natural gas pipe coatings, wrapping and taping, tracer wire, anodes, test stations, and excavation and compaction standards

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Must be able to obtain military installation access before probationary period ending

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A valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required for this role

This position requires the successful candidate to work overtime, weekends, holidays, etc., as business needs dictate.

Who We Are...

Colorado Springs Utilities is one of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation, providing water, wastewater, electric, and natural gas services to 500,000 residents in the Pikes Peak region. Our work culture is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy, and we are a national leader in reliability, with power on average of 99.991% of the time. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in one of the most desired places to live in the United States (According to US News and World Report).

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.

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Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

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Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

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Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

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Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

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Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

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Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

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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

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Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

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Wellness Program – A 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

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Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage

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Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery

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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

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Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase

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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

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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

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Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available

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Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

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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 H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa.*

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

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