Utility Worker - Wastewater Collection

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Utility Worker - Wastewater Collections

Public Works Department


Pay Grade:
106

Pay Range:
$17.4875 to $26.2314

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Deadline to Apply:
1/27/22


Position Summary:

The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is seeking an enthusiastic, 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.


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; assume responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.


Qualifications:

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. Must possess an Arizona Grade I Wastewater Collection System Operator certification or obtain within one (1) year of hire
.


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:
Sanitary sewer operation & maintenance principles; sewer construction practices and techniques; safe and proper handling procedures for use of tools and equipment; safe operation and maintenance of equipment; use of computers; record keeping values, safety principals, regulations and safe work practices; personal protective equipment; environmental conditions including sewage, potentially infectious wastes, methane, hydrogen sulfide, and other possible toxic gases and substances.


Skill and Ability to:
Provide excellent customer service through positive and professional communication; resolve customer inquiries, requests and complaints; build and maintain effective working relationships within a team; communicate effectively and efficiently; follow policies and procedures to ensure tasks and equipment are operated safely; demonstrate a positive attitude; demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment; exercise sound judgment and effective problem solving; safely operate and maintain tools and equipment of trade; recognize hazards of work and follow safe work practices; collect and organize facts and data both orally and in writing; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; accurately record field data manually and by using computer programs; perform emergency standby duty on a rotational basis; work overtime as needed, including nights, holidays, and weekends; work in extreme weather conditions; work in confined spaces; work in high traffic areas.


Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

Sufficient to effectively perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicles as needed; m
ust be able to see clearly, with correction if necessary, during both day and night, and in potentially adverse weather conditions; m
ust possess ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and capable of lifting 60 pounds frequently with a maximum of 100 pounds. Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person, over the radio and by telephone.


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

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Drug screening

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Motor vehicle records check

·
Criminal background screening



City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 303

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email:
hr@prescott-az.gov

Website:
www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1347 / Fax: 928-777-1213


Major Benefits For Full-Time Regular Employees:

Paid time off; ten paid holidays and one floating holiday per year; employee and/or family health and life insurance; short term and long term disability; Arizona State Retirement and Social Security contributions; other optional benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance. PROBATION: Each employee must satisfactorily serve an established probationary period. NOTE
:
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.