Utility Worker - Wastewater Collections

City of Prescott • Prescott, AZ

353d • $21 - $27

About The Position

The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and collaborative professional for the City's Wastewater Collections, in the position of Utility Worker. Under general supervision of the Wastewater Collection Supervisor(s), the ideal candidate will join a team of professionals performing Wastewater Collection daily operations & maintenance tasks. The successful candidate will possess excellent physical and technical skills to support team goals and objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience comparable to one-year full time journey level construction, maintenance, or equipment operation.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement or must obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must possess an Arizona Grade I Wastewater Collection System Operator certification or obtain within one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and repair the sanitary sewer collection system to ensure safe and efficient operation; inspect sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations.
• Operate a variety 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 sewer line cleaning equipment, power tools, hand tools, vehicles, and other large equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform confined space entries; provide quality customer service to address citizen complaints or problems, provide requested information, and/or take the appropriate measure to ensure an expedient resolution of citizen satisfaction.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required or 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.
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED