Utility Worker - Wastewater Collections

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Utility Worker - Wastewater Collections

Public Works Department

Hiring Range: $21.60 to $27.00

Pay Grade: 106

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full Pay Range: $21.60 to $32.40

Deadline to Apply: 07/08/2024

Benefits Summary:

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• 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

Position Summary:

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.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This position performs tasks related to the Wastewater Collections unit within the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department.

Essential Duties:

• 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.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will have wastewater experience or a minimum of one (1) year full time journey level construction, maintenance, or equipment operation.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

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 ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator certification or obtain within one (1) year of hire date. Must be able to perform emergency standby duty on a rotational basis and work overtime as needed, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Employee Core Beliefs

City 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 and maintenance.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for operating assigned equipment

• Knowledge of common hand and power tools.

• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.

• Skill in operating and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems.

• Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions

• Skill in accurately documenting daily work tasks.

• Skill in utilizing customer service techniques in responding to requests and complaints.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to safely use tools and equipment.

• Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment.

• Ability to use computers.

• Ability to record values, follow safety principals, regulations and safe work practices.

• Ability to use personal protective equipment.

• Ability to work in hazardous conditions including sewage, potentially infectious wastes, methane, hydrogen sulfide, and other possible toxic gases and substances.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

• Sufficient to effectively perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicles as needed.

• Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person, over the radio and by telephone.

• Must possess ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and capable of lifting 60 pounds frequently with a maximum of 100 pounds

• Job hazards present may include adverse weather conditions, confined space, high traffic areas, exposure to raw sewage, chemicals, rotating equipment, hydrogen sulfide, noise, high-medium-low voltage, oxygen deficient and hazardous environments.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening

• Motor vehicle records check

• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213

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.