Utilities Construction Worker

Summary Statement

Join the team that keeps Boise’s essential infrastructure working every day. This hands-on role performs skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work across wastewater, geothermal, irrigation, and stormwater systems, as well as asphalt, concrete, and facility infrastructure. You’ll also help locate and protect buried utilities and operate heavy construction equipment in the field. Work is performed under direct supervision with opportunities to grow technical skills across multiple trades.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience working in the construction trade with experience working on water and wastewater systems, geothermal and irrigation systems.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Ability to obtain the following within six months of employment; State of Idaho Wastewater Collection Operator Class I license or Operator-In-Training (OIT) license; Class A Commercial Driver's License; erosion control certificate; and a flagger certificate.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Essential Functions

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Operates heavy construction equipment. Performs construction maintenance and sewer line root control maintenance. Conducts scheduled and emergency repairs and maintenance on city wastewater treatment utilities using pneumatic and electric tools and hand tools. Provides necessary traffic control. Sets up vehicles and pedestrian traffic diversions devices and manually controls traffic. Inspects and performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on all equipment. Safely operates equipment, including proper shoring in excavation and working around traffic.

Makes independent decisions in the field as necessary. Acts as a first responder to emergency call-ins for sewer backups and related events and assists fire and police as necessary.

Complies with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater collection, geothermal and stormwater systems. Assists with identifying issues and provides input on possible solutions.

Accurately records maintenance in computerized asset and work order management programs (Hanson 8). Uses computer-based online mapping geographic information systems (GIS), closed circuit television (CCTV), construction and inspection drawings and electronic underground locating tools to determine the exact location, size and function of underground sewer mains, geothermal lines and pressurized irrigation lines to prevent damage during construction. Identifies and marks rights-of-way, easements and private property lines.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:; occupational safety standards and hazards associated with construction and equipment, equipment operation and job site safety; general engineering and construction terminology; construction practices and procedures; basic design of sewer collection systems, water distribution systems and other underground utility systems; various mapping and asset management databases; emergency response techniques and procedures; and computer usage, including related software.

Ability to:; work in and around wastewater, geothermal and pressure irrigation systems in confined spa…