Utility Worker II - Wastewater Construction

About the Role

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) enhances the quality of life in Denver by delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services. Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm systems, as well as responding to customer inquiries regarding sewage and storm drainage service charges.

As a Utility Worker on the Construction team, you will assist with general labor, safety, and related tasks on a crew with Equipment Operators. DOTI offers advancement opportunities to build a career within the agency and the City.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on construction, maintenance, and repair projects, including new and existing sanitary and storm structures.
• Shovel/rake dirt and rock, and handle general cleanup of jobsites.
• Repair inside and outside sanitary and storm manholes and storm inlets.
• Mix cement for various types of work, including breaking out old concrete and installing new concrete.
• Assist in raking asphalt when repatching roads after repairs.
• Operate lightweight equipment powered by small engines for maintenance and minor construction projects, such as stand-on skidsters, normal skidsters, and loaders.
• Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas in accordance with traffic regulations.
• Participate in snow removal.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work.
• 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 (must be kept current).
• CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency in English for commercial driving positions (conversing with the public, understanding traffic signs, responding to inquiries, and making entries on reports).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction, carpentry, pipe fitting, or the storm/sanitary industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Knowledge of operating equipment and using small to medium hand tools.
• Willingness to work in inclement weather, road environments, dust, fumes, etc.
• Availability for overtime opportunities and/or weekends.
• Desire to follow a career path and promote to other positions within the department (e.g., Equipment Operator I, Equipment Operator II).

Benefits

• Guaranteed life-long monthly pension after 5 years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year, plus 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.

Pay

Target salary range: $22.53–$25.50/hour. Full salary range: $22.53–$33.80/hour, based on experience and education.

Schedule

Typical working hours are 6:30 AM–3:00 PM. You will report to the Denver Wastewater Building (2000 W. 3rd) each morning and then work at various locations across the City.

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, August 23, 2026.