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Do workers at Colorado Springs Utilities get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Does Colorado Springs Utilities pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

At Colorado Springs Utilities, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
89% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Colorado Springs Utilities affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Colorado Springs Utilities?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Colorado Springs Utilities worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

Do Colorado Springs Utilities workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it for Colorado Springs Utilities workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
83% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Colorado Springs Utilities?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do Colorado Springs Utilities managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

Do jobs at Colorado Springs Utilities spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Colorado Springs Utilities?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Colorado Springs Utilities feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Colorado Springs Utilities get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
89% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Colorado Springs Utilities?

Some people feel stressed here.
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Colorado Springs Utilities enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
43% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Colorado Springs Utilities recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Colorado Springs Utilities?

Most people got enough training when they started.
82% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Colorado Springs Utilities?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 91% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Colorado Springs Utilities’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
67% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Colorado Springs Utilities is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
67% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Operations Support Specialist

Colorado Springs Utilities

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$27.02 - $32.43/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Colorado Springs Utilities rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Operations Support Specialist

Job Type: Business Operations

Pay Range $27.02 to $32.43

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 8/19/26

Applications are being accepted through: 8/25/26

*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Operations Support Specialist

Do you have experience providing outstanding business operational support and are an exceptional multi-tasker? If so, this may be the opportunity for you ! As an Operations Support Specialist on our Operations Work Management team, you will provide essential support to System and Field Operations staff and collaborate with multiple departments across Colorado Springs Utilities. The work that you do through ensuring data accuracy, scheduling work, supporting projects, reconciling field completed tasks, and managing errors will help our field personnel continue to accomplish work safely in our community.

**This position is a fully office-based role requiring sustained computer and coordination work throughout the workday.

What Else Will You be Doing?

  • Analyzing and interpreting data to identify and correct errors to ensure data and billing accuracy

  • Coordinating utility service appointments and ensuring accurate scheduling through utility systems

  • Researching permits, tracking the collection and/or receipt of documents, and liaising between Pikes Peak Regional Building and contractors to ensure compliance and completion of hazards

  • Researching and compiling information to ensure compliant and effective task execution

  • Supporting activities and projects for specific departments and/or divisions

  • Maintaining Power BI data for tracking and reporting accuracy

Who You Are...

  • Skill in balancing competing demands, adjusting to changing priorities, and maintaining productivity under pressure is an absolute requirement for this role

  • Current experience with and the ability to learn new applications, software, two-way radio, and business processes

  • Expertise with all Microsoft Office Suite applications

  • Experience leveraging technology to support business operations

  • The successful candidate will possess the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making; research information and analyze data; strong detail-orientation; and collaborate with others to achieve results

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

  • Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 42A, 42B, 36B, 36P1, 36P2, 36P3, 36P4, 37F1, 37F2, 37F3, 37F4, 3S032, 3S052, 3S072, 3S0X2, PN, PS, IT, 6420, 6423, 6425, 6427, 9645, 9680, 3402, 3404, 3406, 3408

Who We Are...

Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation.

Our Commitment to Our Employees...

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

  • Vacation - Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure

  • Personal Leave -3 days per year

  • Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year

  • Sick Leave - 12 days per year for personal or family health needs

  • Vacation Buy - Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

  • Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility

  • Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost

  • Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan

  • Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy

  • Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses

  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

  • Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind

  • Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans

  • Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available

  • Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

Additional Support

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance

  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

ATTENTION :

  • All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.

  • Starting pay will be based on the successful candidate's experience, education, and training; however, those with limited direct experience could start below the posted pay range.

  • If a single pay rate is posted, the job starts at that rate regardless of previous experience, education, and training.

  • Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, and work authorization must not be based on employer sponsorship of a work visa.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities' benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities' Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.

Accessibility Accommodations . If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at accessibility@csu.org or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as a result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notice . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

Have a question? If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at csurecruiting@csu.org or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Business Operations


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