Job Description

Utility Worker (Seasonal/Temporary)

Please note that this position is classified as a temporary position and is expected to last no longer than six (6) months.

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a seasonal temporary Utility Worker In this role, you will perform shift work in support of activities related to construction, repair, and maintenance. General knowledge of basic construction operations is valued. You will also be working in high traffic areas and required to adhere to appropriate safety practices.

Please note that this role will require working overtime, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour call outs as business needs demand. Additionally, you will be subject to working in hazardous conditions and inclement weather.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Performing grounds-keeping maintenance activities, including mowing, trimming, pruning, and cleaning
• Using hand-operated and electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic power tools to assist with construction, maintenance, and/or landscape projects
• Reviewing blueprints, technical drawings, and performing job layouts
• Operating small tractors, trucks, and trailers to assist with construction, maintenance, and/or landscape projects
• Maintaining, installing, and repairing hardscape, irrigation, plants, trees, turf, native grasses, shrubs, and landscaping at multiple facilities

Who You Are

• Demonstrated experience in a construction and/or other manual labor capacity
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license
• General knowledge of construction principles, basic mathematics, blueprints, schematics, and mechanics
• Ability and commitment to performing work safely and bringing safety hazards to the attention of leadership
• Experience with operating equipment such as tandem dump trucks, mowers, utility trailers, asphalt roller, jack hammer, and/or various pneumatic hand tools
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others and communicate effectively with others, both in writing and verbally

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Exerts in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs