Wastewater operator [h1.location_city]

About Our Job

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 $25.00 - $28.00 / 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 report to the Denver Wastewater Building at 2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80221, and work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 6 : 30 a.m.-3 : 00 p.m.

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 :

Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City's sanitary and storm systems, as well as administrative functions such as implementing policies, establishing cost controls and setting fees to maintain a revenue base sufficient to support operational requirements and capital improvements program, and responding to customer inquiries regarding sewage and storm drainage service charges.

The Wastewater Management Division at DOTI is seeking Equipment Operators to join our team and support essential city services.

As an Equipment Operator I, you will :

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics :

Required Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English :

Application Deadline

This posting is expected to stay open until January 20th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 20th at 11 : 59 p.m. MST.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ1904 Equipment Operator I

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$23.89 - $35.84

Target Pay

Target Pay $25.00 - $28.00 / hour, based on experience.

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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 Jobs@Denvergov.org 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.

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