Utility Worker I (Water Leak Search)

Utility Worker I (Water Leak Search)

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

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 51A, 51P, 52C, 91C, 210A  56631, 56651, 56671, 56691, UT 1100, 1101, 1120

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…  
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 do not 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 – 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 – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage
• Vision – A Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available

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