Editor’s note: Denver Water is holding an in-person hiring event for utility technicians Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, noon-5 p.m. at the Denver Water Operations Complex, 1600 W. 12th Ave. Visit denverwater.org/Careers to apply.

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The mission: Delivering clean, safe water to 1.5 million people. Every. Single. Day. 

What utility technician team members say: “We’re the crew that goes in and lays the pipe. We’re the final piece of the puzzle that brings the water to the people.”

Visit denverwater.org/Careers to join a team with a mission. 

The need: Denver Water is hiring utility technicians, the people responsible for maintaining, installing and repairing the utility’s pipes, hydrants, valves and vaults that carry clean, safe water to customers’ homes, businesses and schools.

What they say: “We’re the face of Denver Water. We’re with the people one-on-one.”

Hear what Denver Water's utility technician team members say in the video below, Chapter 3 of Denver Water’s “Journey of Water:” 

The offer: Join Denver Water’s team as a utility technician, working outdoors with opportunities to learn entry-level skills in crucial trades including welding and electrical. Gain access to tuition reimbursement, employee training programs and hundreds of other industry jobs. 

With the help and guidance of direct management, this role allows team members to make decisions, influence change and drive innovation, building the skillsets that will quickly prepare one to advance in their career.

What they say: “Being part of the crew makes it a lot easier to do our job. They have your back.”

Reggie Upson started at Denver Water as a utility technician. Since then, he’s done many things. 

How to apply: Visit denverwater.org/Careers. An in-person hiring event is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14, noon to 5 p.m., at the Denver Water Operations Complex, 1600 W. 12th Ave.

Candidates must be 18 years or older, have a valid driver’s license and a high school or GED diploma. Post-offer, candidates will need to pass a drug and alcohol test, strength test and background check.

With training, education and opportunity, Austin Steckler found variety in his career at Denver Water.