Utility Worker I

This is a temporary position to support special projects and is not to exceed 24 months. You will be considered an at-will, full-time, non-exempt employee if hired.

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Utility Worker I to support our Water Leak Search group. In this job, you will support fire hydrants' maintenance and proper performance activities.

Please note that this position requires working overtime, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour callouts as business needs demand.

How you will make an impact:

• Repairing and maintaining critical and non-critical hydrants per our service level agreement with the Colorado Springs Fire Department
• Assisting our Water Distribution group with shutdowns during and after normal operating hours
• Assisting our Leak Survey Specialists with valve operations and leak search activities
• Performing standby operations after normal operating hours
• Performing fire flows and fire hydrant flow tests

Who You Are:

• Relevant and progressively responsible construction or general labor experience is valued
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required
• Ability to perform work safely and bring safety hazards to the attention of others

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and intense noises

Who We Are:

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)

Our Commitment to Our Employees:

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
• Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
• Paid Holidays – 12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
• Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Retirement benefits from the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
• Medical – Three comprehensive medical plans available from $10 a month
• Wellness Program – Voluntary program with financial incentives for healthcare expenses
• Dental – Two plans with in-network PPO preventive care at 100%
• Vision – Voluntary plan covering full vision care services
• Retirement Saving Programs – Voluntary retirement programs such as PERAPlus 401(k)
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available for purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Assistance with mental health, stress management, and more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Available for purchase to help with potential long-term care needs
• Life Insurance – Company-paid and supplemental coverage available

Attention:

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
• Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate.
• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas; eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit DOL Applicant Rights.

Accessibility Accommodations: Contact us for reasonable accommodations if you are unable to use our online tools due to a disability.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notice: Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the U.S. More information at Colorado Springs Utilities applicants' rights.

Have a question? Email us at [email protected] or call 719-668-7500.