Utilities Construction Worker

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.