Utility Worker - Wastewater Collections

Hiring Range: $22.34 to $27.93 Per Hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 106

Full Pay Range: $22.34 to $33.51 Per Hour

Deadline to Apply: 08/10/2026

Benefits Summary:

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• 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 25 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
• 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:

The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced, 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.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience comparable to one-year full time journey level construction, maintenance, or equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

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 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: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of sanitary sewer operation & maintenance principles
• Knowledge of sewer construction practices and techniques
• Knowledge of safe and proper handling procedures for use of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of equipment
• Knowledge of use of computers
• Knowledge of record keeping values, safety principals, regulations and safe work practices
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment
• Knowledge of environmental conditions including sewage, potentially infectious wastes, methane, hydrogen sulfide, and other possible toxic gases and substances
• Skills to provide excellent customer service through positive and professional communication
• Skills to resolve customer inquiries, requests and complaints
• Skills to build and maintain effective working relationships within a team
• Skills to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Skills to demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment
• Skills to exercise sound judgment and effective problem solving
• Skills to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment of trade
• Skills to recognize hazards of work and follow safe work practices
• Skills to collect and organize facts and data both orally and in writing
• Skills to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Skills to accurately record field data manually and by using computer programs
• Skills to follow policies and procedures to ensure tasks and equipment are operated safely
• Skills to demonstrate a positive attitude
• Ability to perform emergency standby duty on a rotational basis
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to 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
• 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 51 pounds frequently without assistance and a maximum of 100 pounds with assistance.
• Sufficient to communicate in person clearly, concisely, and effectively, over the radio and by telephone

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