City of Boise is hiring: Utilities Construction Worker - Public Works in Boise

Overview

Looking for a steady, hands-on job where your work really matters? Join the City of Boise as a Utility Construction Worker and help keep the city running strong. In this role, you’ll work outside year-round, use heavy equipment, and help maintain and repair important underground systems — like wastewater, geothermal, and irrigation lines. When things go wrong, you're one of the first people we call to fix it.

This job is for people who take pride in hard work, know how to stay safe on a job site, and are ready to be part of a solid, reliable team. You’ll use your construction know-how, operate machines and tools, and help with everything from emergency repairs to routine maintenance. In return, we offer excellent city benefits, stable hours, on-the-job training, and a team that’s got your back.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment and perform construction maintenance and sewer line root control maintenance.
• Conduct scheduled and emergency repairs and maintenance on city wastewater treatment utilities using pneumatic and electric tools and hand tools.
• Provide necessary traffic control and set up vehicles and pedestrian traffic diversions and manually control traffic.
• Inspect and perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on all equipment.
• Safely operate equipment, including proper shoring in excavation and working around traffic.
• Make independent decisions in the field as necessary and act as a first responder to emergency call-ins for sewer backups and related events, assisting fire and police as necessary.
• Comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for wastewater collection, geothermal and stormwater systems; assist with identifying issues and provide input on possible solutions.
• Accurately record maintenance in computerized asset and work order management programs (Hanson 8) and use GIS, CCTV, drawings, and underground locating tools to determine the location and function of underground lines.
• Identify and mark rights-of-way, easements and private property lines.
• Perform other duties as assigned and may be reallocated by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least two (2) years of experience in construction or utility work — especially with water, wastewater, geothermal, or irrigation systems
• Knowledge of:
  • Job site and equipment safety
  • Basic construction practices
  • Sewer and water system layouts
  • Tools, equipment, and how to operate them safely
• Ability to:
  • Work in and around confined spaces (like manholes or underground vaults)
  • Operate light to heavy equipment (backhoes, loaders, etc.)
  • Read blueprints and maps
  • Communicate clearly and follow instructions
  • Perform physical work in all weather conditions
• License & Driving Record:
  • Valid state-issued driver’s license
  • Must have a safe and acceptable driving record.

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 include a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation. Driving Record Check. Drug Free Workplace: 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. Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Abilities

While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is always loud, frequently very loud and occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Additional physical activities include climbing ladders and getting in and out of heavy equipment.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. This position works evenings and weekends, and on a rotating on-call schedule.