Temporary Utility Tech

Denver Water•Denver, CO

About The Position

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 weekends, holidays and overtime as directed and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Perform related work as required. The following discipline(s) fall under this job description: None Temporary positions do not come with any benefits other than holiday pay and Accrued Paid Sick Leave. Denver Water Temps accrue one hour of Accrued Paid Sick Leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act [https://cdle.colorado.gov/hfwa].   Qualifications 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. 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. This strength test may include lifting, pushing, and pulling various amounts of weight as well as crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s own body weight from various positions. 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. Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S.  Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
No related work experience is required.
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.
English proficiency adequate to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers, including proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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 weekends, holidays and overtime as directed and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Perform related work as required.