Wastewater Video Inspector II

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.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $22.00 - $28.00/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full‑time employees, including:

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the 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

In this position you can expect to start on‑site at the Denver Wastewater Management Building (2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver 80223), Monday‑Friday from 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM.

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.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: 

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
• 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.

Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm sewer 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.

• Conduct sanitary and storm sewer line inspections by operating and maintaining a remote controlled, self‑propelled closed‑circuit video camera, television monitoring screen, and other related equipment, and assist in determining the necessity for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Create audiovisual tapes that describe the condition of sanitary and storm sewer lines and record all pertinent data based on the technician’s knowledge of the types and properties of sewer line construction, wastewater system layouts, and water flow characteristics.
• Activate and adjust equipment controls for optimal results utilizing software that collects data and analyses and archives information.
• Perform maintenance and minor repair of camera and electronic equipment.
• Document inspection findings and forward to the appropriate division unit, and maintain records, reports, and files.
• Conduct inspections based on citizen complaints and requests from engineering staff and record pertinent information and narrative reports.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on audiovisual and other related equipment.
• Follow the lead of the Inspector III, and act as interim lead when they are out.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate is a reliable, adaptable team player with strong communication and problem‑solving skills. They are organized, proactive, and eager to learn, with the ability to make thoughtful decisions in a fast‑paced environment. They take pride in their work, value accountability, and consistently contribute to positive customer experiences while supporting team and performance goals.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have some or all of the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience in sanitary and stormwater collection system maintenance and/or construction.
• Inspection experience related to infrastructure, trade work,…