Utilities Construction Worker

Utilities Construction Worker

Salary

$17.53 - $20.81 Hourly

Location

PW Utilities Maintenance Admin, Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07628

Department

Public Works

Division

Utility Maintenance

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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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 drivers 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 Drivers 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 managements 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 spaces; read and interpret blueprints; operate light, medium and heavy equipment; safely operate standard hand and power tools; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Four years of experience working with geothermal, water, wastewater and pressure irrigation systems, as well as training or experience in confined spaces.

Idaho Wastewater Collection Operator Class II license.

Flagger certification and erosion control certification.

Working Conditions

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 Efforts

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, runn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.Additional physical efforts include: employees perform additional physical activities such as climbing ladders and 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 a rotating on-call schedule.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

01

Do you possess a valid commercial drivers license (CDL)?

• Yes, I have a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Yes, I have a valid Class A CDL without tanker endorsement.
• I have a valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
• I have a valid Class B CDL without tanker endorsement.
• No, I dont have a valid CDL.

02

Do you possess a valid state-issued drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the number of moving violations that you have received in the last 3 years.

• None
• One
• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five
• Six or more

04

Do you have the ability to obtain an Idaho Class 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator License or Operator-in-training license within the first 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No
• I already possess an Idaho Class 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator License or Operator-in-training license

05

Are you at least 19 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

07

Which of the following best describes your experience?

• I do not have experience in construction trades
• I have less than 2 years of construction trade experience
• I have 2 or more years of construction trade experience, but limited or no experience with water/wastewater, geothermal, or irrigation systems
• I have 2 or more years of construction trade experience, including work on water/wastewater systems, geothermal systems, and/or irrigation systems

08

Do you have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within the first 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

09

Which best describes your experience installing underground utilities?

• I have no experience installing underground utilities.
• I have assisted with underground utility installation but was not primarily responsible for the work.
• I have experience installing one or more underground utility systems (such as water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, or geothermal piping) under supervision.
• I have independently installed underground utility systems, including reading plans, laying pipe, making connections, and verifying grade and alignment.
• I have extensive experience installing underground utility systems and have led crews or trained others in underground pipe installation.

10

How many years of experience do you have installing underground piping or utility systems (such as water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, or geothermal)?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5 or more years

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org