Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance

Public Works Department

Hiring Range: $22.68 to $25.68

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 107

Full Pay Range: $22.68 to $34.02

Deadline to Apply: 04/04/2025

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 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, click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Operates vehicles and other equipment for the Public Works Department in performing maintenance of roadways, and right-of-ways.

Essential Duties:

• Position performs duties involving the maintenance and installation of asphalt and concrete
• Perform maintenance on, remove and lay asphalt
• Remove, form and finish concrete
• Perform basic drainage maintenance and construction by manual and mechanical means
• Perform manual, mechanical, and chemical weed abatement
• Perform tree/brush trimming and removals
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment
• Perform daily safety check of vehicles and equipment
• Perform street maintenance and right-of-way work with crews or individually
• Plowing and cindering of roads
• Other duties as assigned

These tasks require the safe use of power tools and equipment such as: backhoe, loader, portable jackhammer, dump truck, water truck, street sweeper, motor grader, paver, roller weed-eater, bucket truck, chipper, and chainsaw. All of this work is done in close proximity to moving traffic and pedestrians. The position participates in the full range of right-of-way and street maintenance, repair and construction duties and activities, including seasonal operation of snow fighting equipment.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

This position requires manual labor abilities, skill in teamwork and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when needed. May be called in for emergency situations and also required to work standby. Must be able to read, follow and comprehend road traffic diagrams, regulations and instructions in English. Prior heavy or motorized equipment operation experience preferred.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid Class A Arizona Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement in good standing or be able to obtain within six months of hire date; clean driving record imperative. Must have or be able to obtain the following certifications within one year: Work Zone Safety and Flagger.

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 operation and maintenance of assigned vehicles
• Knowledge of the proper placement of barricades and signage for road and lane closures needed for the protection of workers, vehicles and pedestrians
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in operating backhoe, loader, motor grader, paving equipment, mowers, large brush chipper, and small tools, (jack hammer, target saw, chainsaw, weed eater, & blower)
• Skill in following oral and written instructions
• Skill in working in the field at job sites
• Skill in operating and working around moving vehicles and equipment
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Skill in utilizing customer service techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints
• Ability to direct moving vehicles and pedestrians with authority in a polite and professional manner
• Skill in using a variety of computer and tablet software including maintenance management software, time entry software, and Windows computer applications such as Outlook

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

Sufficient to effectively and safely operate required equipment and vehicles necessary in performance of required duties. Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry 75 pounds without assistance. Must be able to see clearly, with correction if necessary, during both day and evening hours and in potentially adverse weather conditions and sufficient to effectively and safely operate required vehicles; read street/road signs, maps, and handwritten/typewritten material and perform required duties. Sufficient to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate in person and over the telephone and radio.

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

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening
• TSA background screening

Salary : $23 - $26