Utility Worker I - Cart Maintenance Team

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

4d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $20.00 - $23.00/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A 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 Location & Schedule In this position, you can expect to work on-site five days per week from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Additional details will be provided during the interview process Who We Are & What You’ll Do 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. The Solid Waste Management Division is seeking a dependable, team-oriented Utility Worker I to support daily operations of the Cart Maintenance Team. This position plays a key role in maintaining cart inventory, supporting field operations, and ensuring yard organization and cleanliness. This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, March 8, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 28th at 11:59 PM. About Everything Else The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Dever Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!

Requirements

• We are seeking a reliable and adaptable team member who takes pride in their work, thrives in a fast-paced and team-driven environment, and consistently maintains a safety-first mindset in everything they do.
• Education requirement: None
• Experience Requirement: None
• Education/Experience Equivalency: None
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in solid waste, fleet support, or field maintenance operations
• Experience operating City vehicles or similar work vehicles
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with supervisors and team members

Responsibilities

• Yard Operations & Inventory Management Wash, sanitize, and prepare carts returned by drivers for reintegration into inventory
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on carts returned to the yard
• Manage and track cart inventory to ensure operational readiness
• Support cart exchange operations and staging
• Field Support Complete high-priority work orders in the field as assigned
• Provide driver coverage when employees are on leave
• Assist with time-sensitive operational needs to maintain service levels
• Yard Maintenance & Organization (Osage Yard) Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Osage yard
• Perform trash collection and general yard upkeep
• Ensure safe, organized storage of carts and materials

Benefits

• A 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed