Senior Utility Worker

cityofprescott; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOE employer

Training opportunities

Job summary

The City of Prescott is hiring a Water Operations Supervisor to lead a two-person crew in daily water operations and maintenance. This role includes overseeing activities, managing training, and ensuring that projects are completed safely and efficiently.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience. A valid Arizona CDL and technical certifications are required. The position promotes integrity, teamwork, and community focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of full-time experience in water distribution or wastewater systems.
• Valid Arizona CDL with tanker endorsement within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily activities of a water crew.
• Participate in maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Ensure safety compliance and manage equipment operations.

Skills

Basic supervisory methods

Knowledge of water distribution

Customer service techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years experience in related field

Tools

Backhoes

Dump trucks

CCTV systems

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Water Operations Supervisor(s), the ideal candidate will lead a two‑person crew working as a team on Water Operations daily operations & maintenance assignments.

Essential Duties

• Oversees and participates in the daily activities of a water distribution or wastewater maintenance crew; plans, performs, and reviews work on projects; ensures projects are completed on time and completes required paperwork.
• Supervises and trains assigned staff; leads crew on daily assignments.
• Addresses operational issues and questions.
• Responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens.
• Drives, operates, or transports equipment to and from the work site.
• Operates various equipment such as tractor trailers, air compressors, front‑end loaders, tapping machines, compactors, vacuum excavation trucks or trailers, CCTV systems, jet rodders, combination jet/vacs, steel rodders, cranes, service trucks, easement machines, backhoes, dump trucks, and pickup trucks.
• Utilizes hand tools such as jack hammers, shovels, and digging bars.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment and schedules repairs.
• Checks and maintains fluid levels; lubricates and refuels equipment as needed.
• Performs manual and semi‑skilled water and wastewater line maintenance and repair including fixing water main/service line breaks, installing new lines, removing or replacing street sections, curbs, driveways, sidewalks, yards, rights‑of‑way, and tapping water main lines; and locating wastewater lines and breaks, excavating, and installing or tapping sewer lines.
• Repairs and maintains lift stations; repairs sewer lines and manholes.
• Installs and maintains fire hydrants.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and OSHA and City requirements; uses respirators, protective clothing, eyewear, footwear, and other required equipment.
• Surveys, locates, and logs GPS points of collection systems.
• Assists in inspecting related contracted projects.
• Assists in snow removal.
• Works on‑call on a rotational basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; three (3) years of full‑time, journey‑level experience in construction, maintenance, or operation of water distribution or wastewater collection systems and experience with operation of equipment related to job assignments such as backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, tractor‑trailers, service trucks/cranes, jet rodders, steel rodders, combination jet/vacs, CCTV systems, and forklifts; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements: Possess a valid Arizona Class A or B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker endorsement or obtain one within one (1) year of hire; depending on division, possess or obtain a Grade II ADEQ Water Distribution Certification/Grade II ADEQ Wastewater Collection System Operator within one (1) year of hire; and possess or obtain certifications/training in OSHA 10, basic first aid and CPR, confined spaces, NASSCO, traffic control/flagger, forklift, and basic electricity for a non‑electrician.

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 interact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Taking Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community, and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic supervisory methods and the ability to lead and motivate team members by example.
• Knowledge of materials, practices, and equipment used in water distribution and wastewater system operations, maintenance, and repair.
• 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 instructing and training skilled and semi‑skilled workers.
• Skill in resolving day‑to‑day questions and problems regarding equipment, materials, and methods needed for daily assignments.
• Skill in operating a variety of specialized powered construction equipment and tools to install, maintain, and repair water and wastewater systems.
• Skill in using a variety of hand tools to install, maintain, and repair water infrastructure.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in accurately documenting daily work tasks.
• Skill in utilizing customer service techniques in responding to requests and complaints.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of a work crew to maximize utilization of available equipment and manpower.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships within a team.
• Ability to provide direction and guidance to the team.
• Ability to prioritize work projects.
• Ability to assess system integrity, address potential hazards, and other related factors regarding the water and wastewater systems.
• Ability to resolve customer inquiries, requests, and complaints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, co‑workers, other City employees, elected officials, and the general public.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures to ensure tasks and equipment are operated safely.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and effective problem solving.
• Ability to recognize hazards of work and follow safe work practices.
• Ability to collect and organize facts and data.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to accurately record field data manually and by using computer programs.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the field exposed to various elements.
• Performs emergency standby duty on a rotational basis and works overtime as needed, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Requires working in confined spaces and high traffic areas at depths of ten feet or more, and under a wide range of potentially adverse weather conditions and hazardous conditions such as exposure to raw sewage, chemicals, rotating equipment, hydrogen sulfide, noise, high‑medium‑low voltage, oxygen deficiency, and other hazards.
• Safely performs manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Safely lifts and carries heavy equipment, tools, and materials; lifts 50 pounds without assistance and 51 to a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance.
• Safely operates required equipment and City vehicles as needed.
• Clearly sees, with correction if necessary, during both day and night.
• Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, over the radio, and by telephone.
• Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could present bodily harm to co‑workers or others.

The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable 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 is identified as “Safety Sensitive.”