Utility Worker I Solid Waste Management

Utility Worker IThe 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. 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. Solid Waste Management provides trash collection service, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and a composting program for single family Denver homes and multi-family dwellings with up to seven units, municipal facilities, and Denver Public Schools. The Utility Worker II 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. The Solid Waste Management team has an opening for a Utility Worker I. Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Lifts and empties heavy solid waste containers into disposal trucks, operates hydraulic compaction unit on city trash collection vehicles, and washes trucks as needed Can be assigned to dead animal, e-waste, or extra trash collection including large items Performs unskilled, light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects that involves physical exertion and the use of manual tools and limited use of small power operated tools Assists skilled trade workers by performing minor repairs to buildings and facilities including painting, plastering, carpentry, plumbing repairs, and simple elements of electrical systems such as replacing faulty switches and outlets Performs minor repairs to gardening and grounds equipment, vehicles, and machinery including repair or replacement of broken parts Operates light weight equipment powered by small engines used for maintenance, cleaning, and minor construction projects Performs pre-trip inspection on equipment for such things as fluid levels, leaks, condition of hoses and belts, tire pressure, brake lights, and related areas and secures, cleans and cares for all tools and equipment needed for job assignments Places and removes barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas Performs exterior maintenance duties including spading dirt, pruning shrubs, raking leaves, watering assigned areas, picking up litter, and clearing dumpster areas Utilizes hand operated construction equipment such as jackhammers, air spades, shovels, rotors, metal detectors, and air drills. Performs seasonal duties such as salting, sanding, and removal of ice and snow by hand Performs other related duties as assigned Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Previous experience with solid waste collection, dead animal collection, and other labor-related tasks Experience working in various weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, etc.) and environments (dust, fumes, etc.)Knowledge of city of Denver streets/alleys and use of maps Desire to promote to other positions within the department

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, October 4, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 4th at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration.