Shuttle Operator

Under direct supervision, Denver Water through providing shuttle transportation service for recreation users at Gross Reservoir. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public, safely operate a 12-passenger shuttle with a trailer attached, as well as possessing the ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ability to assist the recreating public with shuttle transportation. 
• Ability to safely operate a 15-passenger shuttle with ADA lift system. The shuttle will also have a small boat trailer attached. 
• Perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading recreational equipment and shuttle occupants. 
• Communicate with colleagues and the public regarding operational and safety regulations about the shuttle and the recreational facility. 
• Develop a basic knowledge about the Gross Reservoir Expansion project and be able to answer questions about the project. 
• Ability to communicate via radio communication devices. 
• Perform related work as required. 

Temporary positions do not come with any benefits other than holiday pay and Accrued Paid Sick Leave. Denver Water Temps accrue one hour of Accrued Paid Sick Leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year per the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.  

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities for the position. 

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications 

• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. 
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification.   

An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. This strength test may include lifting, pushing, and pulling various amounts of weight as well as crouching, squatting, and lifting one’s own body weight from various positions. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL, you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list, which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.

Applicants for employment at Denver Water must be authorized to work in the U.S.  Denver Water will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.