Utility Worker - Cart Maintenance Team

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 $20.00 - $23.00/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 work on-site five days per week from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Additional details will be provided during the interview process

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:

• 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.

The Solid Waste Management Division is seeking a dependable, team-oriented Utility Worker I to support daily operations of the Cart Maintenance Team. This position plays a key role in maintaining cart inventory, supporting field operations, and ensuring yard organization and cleanliness.

Key responsibilities of a Utility Worker I on the Cart Maintenance Team includes:

Yard Operations & Inventory Management

• Wash, sanitize, and prepare carts returned by drivers for reintegration into inventory
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on carts returned to the yard
• Manage and track cart inventory to ensure operational readiness
• Support cart exchange operations and staging

Field Support

• Complete high-priority work orders in the field as assigned
• Provide driver coverage when employees are on leave
• Assist with time-sensitive operational needs to maintain service levels

Yard Maintenance & Organization (Osage Yard)

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Osage yard
• Perform trash collection and general yard upkeep
• Ensure safe, organized storage of carts and materials

What You’ll Bring

We are seeking a reliable and adaptable team member who takes pride in their work, thrives in a fast-paced and team-driven environment, and consistently maintains a safety-first mindset in everything they do.

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

• Experience in solid waste, fleet support, or field maintenance operations
• Experience operating City vehicles or similar work vehicles
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with supervisors and team members

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement:
  None
• Experience Requirement:
  None
• Education/Experience Equivalency:
  None
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Final date to receive applications

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, March 8, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 28th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2083 Utility Worker I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$20.06 - $30.10

Target Pay

$20.00 - $23.00/hour, based on experience and education

Agency

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.

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Assessment Requirement

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.

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