Utility Worker II - Solid Waste Management - DOTI

201 W Colfax Ave, Denver CO

Description

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. Street Maintenance is responsible for filling potholes, repaving streets, sweeping streets, and removing snow from public streets and alleys. This division also manages the City’s asphalt plant, which produces asphalt for resurfacing and maintaining city streets and alleys. The Utility Worker II (full time and on call-part time) position will assist with general labor, safety, and related work tasks on a crew with Equipment Operators. DOTI offers great advancement opportunities to build within its agency and the City as a whole, making this a great place to build a career. Job responsibilities and duties of the position will include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects Operates light weight equipment powered by small engines for maintenance and minor construction projects and patches asphalt and paved areas Lifts and empties heavy solid waste containers into disposal trucks, operates hydraulic compaction unit on city trash collection vehicles, and washes trucks as needed Performs minor repairs on gardening and grounds equipment, vehicles, and machinery including repairs of sprinkler systems and may design and fabricate equipment and tools as needed Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirement Performs other related duties as assigned Our ideal candidate will have: -Knowledge of city of Denver streets/alleys and use of maps -Valid Driver’s License preferred -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, such as Equipment Operator I, Equipment Operator II, etc. (We provide on the job training!) We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you meet the following required minimum qualifications: -Education requirement: None -Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work. -Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. STREET MAINTENANCE and SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL ""B"") with appropriate endorsements to be obtained by the end of probation. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment