Internship - Public Works

City of Prescott•Prescott, AZ

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is looking for college students and graduates interested in learning about the public works functions within city government. The interns will perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled activities supporting daily operations and maintenance tasks associated with water, wastewater, streets, solid waste and fleet. Under general supervision of crew leader and/or supervisor, interns will rotate through each of the divisions, learning about each division and performing meaningful work in support of daily activities and projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Knowledge of water distribution operation and maintenance principles.
Knowledge of materials, practices and equipment used in water system maintenance and repair activities.
Knowledge of materials, practices, and equipment used in wastewater system operations and maintenance.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for operating assigned equipment; common hand and power tools; and basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Skill in operating and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment used in the maintenance/repair of water systems and used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems.
Skill in using computers.
Skill in using personal protective equipment.
Skill in accurately documenting daily work tasks.
Skill in utilizing customer service techniques in responding to requests and complaints.
Skill in communicating.
Skill in utilizing appropriate public relations techniques to resolve customer issues.
Skill in solving problems.
Ability to recognize occupational hazards of work.
Ability to follow safety principles, regulations, and safe work practices.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with City residents and employees.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to maintain tools and equipment of trade.
Ability to collect and organize facts and data.
Ability to record field data manually and by using computer programs.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Safely performs manual labor for extended periods of time and safely lifts 60 pounds frequently with a maximum of 100 pounds.
Safely operates required equipment and City vehicles as needed.
Clearly sees, with correction if necessary, during day hours, night hours, and in potentially adverse weather conditions.
Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, over the radio, and by telephone.

Responsibilities

Observe daily operations for each division; water, wastewater, streets and solid waste.
Inspection and preventative maintenance as required using software; inspects hydrants, valves, water infrastructure, tanks, booster stations, and other water system appurtenances; and inspects, maintains, and repairs the sanitary sewer collection system including sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Maintenance at treatment plant.
Locating lines/breaks; taping water main lines; remove/replace sections of streets, curbs, driveways, and sidewalks; replant/landscape yards and right -of-ways; and operate a variety of equipment and tools.
Read meters; follow up on questionable readings by locating and rechecking readings, examine meter, check connections for leaks or damage, and/or to identify customer leaks.
Assist in routine maintenance and repair on a variety of equipment common to operations. (e.g. valves, CCTVs, pumps, motors, pressure regulating stations, wells, water main, hydrants, and meters).
Assist with the use of complex sewer line cleaning equipment, including hydro-cleaners and other related equipment to remove debris from sewer lines and wet wells.
Utilize hand tools, jack hammers, whackers, digging bars, shovels, and other related tools or equipment as required.
Inspect equipment, power tools, vehicles, and other large equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Maintain and remove asphalt; patch potholes; and grade roads and alleys.
Assist with miscellaneous concrete repairs and installation.
Assist with maintaining and install of guardrails, safety rails, and handrails.
Assist with fleet maintenance.
Assist with maintenance of refuse collection containers on assigned routes.
Maintain transfer station and yard in conformance with ADEQ and EPA regulations.
Assist in the setup, preparation, and cleanup of special events.
Perform shouldering and erosion control.
Sweep streets; pick up debris/trash.
Dig/grade/clean ditches and culverts; clean catch basins.
Perform street maintenance and rights-of-way work with crews or individually; mow rights- of-ways.
Assist with yard maintenance.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures including the use of PPE.
Perform other duties as assigned.