Utility Worker II - Transportation Operations

About the Role

Work on a Heavy Construction Signals team or a Signs and Markings team performing semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Operation of lightweight motorized equipment and hand and power tools
• Assist with general labor, safety, and related work tasks on a crew with Equipment Operators
• Cross train with Signal Techs and Equipment Operators
• Operate equipment such as box truck, auger truck, dump trucks, Mini Excavators and other heavy equipment after CDL is obtained
• 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 requirements
• Participate in snow removal duties

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work (additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)
• Valid Driver's License at the time of application
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements within six (6) months of employment and must be kept current as a condition of employment
• By position, requires a CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Qualifications

• General construction knowledge
• Driving experience
• Conduit, piping or plumbing experience
• Have a CDL
• 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

Pay

New hires are typically brought into the organization between $22.53–$25.50/hour, based on experience and education. Target pay range: $22.53–$25.50/hour.

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver where needed. Home base: 5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216.