Utility Worker - Wastewater Treatment

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Utility Worker - Wastewater Treatment

Public Works Department

Pay Grade: 106

Pay Range: $18.36 to $27.54

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Deadline to Apply: 10/24/22

Position Summary:

The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and collaborative professional for the City's Wastewater Treatment Division, in the position of Utility Worker. Under general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor and/or senior staff, the Utility Worker supports assignments in the City's Wastewater Treatment Facilities. The successful candidate will possess excellent physical and technical skills to support team goals and objectives.

Essential Duties:

Primary duties incorporate teamwork to support the operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities by performing buildings and grounds maintenance, e.g. mowing & trimming, painting, landscaping and custodial work; assisting staff with plant operations; including sample collection, reading instruments, and hosing & cleaning tanks; assisting maintenance specialists and performing preventive maintenance on plant equipment such as greasing and changing oil; assisting the effluent delivery operator and fulfilling those duties when needed, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. The ideal candidate will possess wastewater experience or a minimum of one (1) year related experience either in construction or construction maintenance, facilities operation & maintenance, buildings and grounds maintenance and mechanical equipment operation & maintenance. A valid Arizona Class D Driver's License is required at time 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 of:

Wastewater Treatment Plant operations; occupational hazards and safe working practices; plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical maintenance; hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment.

Skill and Abilities:

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; be available after hours as needed; work overtime as needed, including nights, holidays, and weekends; work in extreme weather conditions, and work in confined spaces.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

Sufficient to effectively perform required duties and to safely operate required equipment and city vehicles as needed; must be able to see clearly, with correction if necessary, during both day and night, and in potentially adverse weather conditions; 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.

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

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.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/2612870-20889