Location: Prescott,AZ, USA
ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYSenior Utility Worker - Wastewater CollectionsPublic Works DepartmentPay Range: $23.82 to $26.82FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)Pay Grade: 108Full Pay Range: $23.82 to $35.72Deadline to Apply: 11/16/2024Benefits Summary:Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coachingPaid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per yearFree employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insuranceFree family coverage for select medical and dental plansPension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurancePosition Summary:The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and collaborative professional for the City's Wastewater Division, in the position of Senior Utility Worker - Wastewater Collections. Under general supervision of the Wastewater Collection Supervisor(s), the ideal candidate will lead a two-person crew working as a team on Wastewater Collection daily operations & maintenance assignments.Essential Duties:Leads wastewater operations & maintenance crew(s) on daily assignmentsEnsures projects are adequately completed on timeAddresses operational issues/questions; responds to customer complaints and inquiriesOperates various types of equipment including CCTV, jet rodder, combination jet/vac, steel rodder, crane/service truck, easement machine, backhoe, dump truck, and pickup truck; utilizes hand tools including jack hammers, whackers, digging bars, and shovelsPerforms minor repairs on equipment and schedules repairs with Fleet Maintenance; checks and maintains fluid levels, lubricates and refuels equipment as necessaryPerforms a variety of manual and semi-skilled activities associated with wastewater line maintenance and repair including locating wastewater lines and breaksExcavating and replacing sections of streets, curbs, driveways, and sidewalksRemoving and replacing landscaping in yards and right-of-way; installing and tapping sewer lines;Assumes responsibility for job site safety in compliance with OSHA and City safety standardsPerforms all other related duties, including data entry in the City's Computer Maintenance Management System as required to complete daily activitiesQualifications and Experience:Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or equivalent and experience equivalent to two (2) years in operations and maintenance of a wastewater collection system, including operating equipment such as a jet rodder, steel rodder, combination jet/vac, CCTV, crane/service truck, backhoe and forklift. Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:Must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade II Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of being placed in the position. Must possess a Class B Arizona Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with tanker endorsement. The successful candidate will possess leadership and technical skills to provide direction and guidance to the team.Employee Core BeliefsCity of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:Knowledge of materials, practices and equipment used in wastewater system operations & maintenanceKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for operating assigned equipmentKnowledge of common hand and power toolsKnowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipmentSkill in operating and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment used in the operation & maintenance of wastewater systemsSkill in understanding and following oral and written instructionsSkill in accurately documenting daily work tasksSkill in utilizing customer service techniques in responding to requests and complaintsSkill in establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationshipsAbility sufficient to clearly concisely and effectively communicate in person, utilizing two-way radio systems and over the telephonePhysical Demands And Working Conditions:Sufficient to safely perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and City vehicles as neededmust be able to see clearly, with correction if necessary, during both day and night, and in potentially adverse weather conditionsmust possess ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and capable of lifting 60 pounds frequently with a maximum of 100 poundsSuccessful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:Drug screeningMotor vehicle records checkCriminal background screeningCity of Prescott Contact Information201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207Prescott, AZ 86301Email: Website: Phone: 928-###-#### / Fax: 928-###-####In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive . The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunities/Americans Disabilities Act reasonable accommodation employer.