Job Details

Utility Worker - Wastewater Treatment

Public Works Department

Hiring Range

$22.07 to $25.07 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 106

Full Pay Range: $22.07 to $33.11 per hour

Deadline to Apply: 11/04/2025

***Please note: Salary offers will take into account a candidate's experience and qualifications, with enhanced salary consideration for those with significant or specialized expertise.

Benefits Summary:

• 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

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 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

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. Must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification or be able to 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 Wastewater Treatment Plant operations
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe working practices
• Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical maintenance
• Knowledge of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment
• Skill in building and maintaining effective working relationships within a team
• Skill in communicating effectively and efficiently
• Ability to follow policies and procedures to ensure tasks and equipment are operated safely
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and effective problem solving
• Ability to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment of trade
• Ability to recognize hazards of work and follow safe work practices
• Ability to collect and organize facts and data both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to accurately record field data manually and by using computer programs
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including nights, holidays, and weekends; be available after hours as needed
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to sufficiently communicate in person clearly, concisely, and effectively, over the radio and by telephone

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