Equipment Operator - Streets

City of Prescott • Prescott, AZ

10h • $23 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Operates vehicles and other equipment for the Public Works Department in performing construction, and/or right-of-way and street maintenance.

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Street Maintenance- Must possess or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire.
• Depending on assigned area; obtain certifications such a Flagger and/or Bucket Truck depending on assignment; complete required OSHA and ADOSH training.
• May be required to obtain an Arizona Department of Agriculture PMD Applicator Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer some prior heavy or motorized equipment operator experience such as collection vehicles, backhoe, loader, 10-wheel dump truck, snow plow, and other construction related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a motor vehicles and other equipment for the City to perform a variety of construction, public roads maintenance, street sweeping, vegetation management duties, and drain installation/repairs
• Operates City vehicles and equipment such as, a backhoe, an articulated loader, and a stationary boom crane.
• Performs basic repairs for vehicles and equipment used during the course of business.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspection checks for assigned vehicles and equipment
• Perform basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment including greasing key components, washing and cleaning interior and exterior of vehicles, and cleaning air filter and radiator.
• Maintains, removes, and lays asphalt; patches potholes; and grades roads and alleys.
• Performs miscellaneous concrete repairs and installation.
• Maintains and installs guardrails, safety rails, and handrails.
• Assists in the setup, preparation, and cleanup of special events.
• Performs shouldering and erosion control.
• Sweeps streets; picks up debris/trash.
• Digs/grades/cleans ditches and culverts; cleans catch basins.
• Performs street maintenance and rights-of-way work with crews or individually; mows rights of ways.
• Plows snow from roads and parking lots; spreads cinders on roads.
• Sets up traffic controls for both daily tasks and special events.
• Adheres to safety rules; watches out for hazards while performing job, such as power lines, other vehicles, dogs, fire hydrants, and people.
• Logs duties performed at end of day depending on job assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED