Utilities Technician II

The City of Boise is hiring for a Utilities Technician II to help maintain the wastewater collection system that serves our community every day. This is a hands-on, field-based position where you’ll operate specialized sewer cleaning and vacuum equipment, maintain underground infrastructure and respond to issues throughout the collection system. The work is physical, takes place outdoors in a variety of conditions and plays an important role in keeping Boise’s wastewater system operating safely and reliably.

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable operating commercial vehicles and equipment and wants to continue building their skills in the utility field. Wastewater experience is valuable, but we also encourage candidates with strong CDL and heavy-equipment experience who are interested in learning the work. The City provides training and opportunities to earn wastewater certifications as you develop in the position.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience operating a Class A or B commercial vehicle with air brake
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement.
• Commercial driver's license tanker endorsement within three months of employment.
• Ability to obtain a Wastewater Treatment Operator Class I certificate or Operator in Training (OIT) within six months of employment.
• Valid state-issued driver's license

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.
• Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds.

Why the City of Boise?

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

• 100% Employer paid medical coverage for you and your family.
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) 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

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