Maintenance Worker - Solid Waste

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Maintenance Worker Public Works - Solid Waste Department Hiring Pay Range: $18.16 to $22.70 per hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: 102 Full Pay Range: $18.16 to $27.24 per hour Deadline to Apply: 05/26/2026 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 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 Performs a variety of manual and semi-skilled work in the collection and processing of solid waste at the City transfer station and/or in the maintenance and repair of streets, infrastructure, facilities, buildings, and public rights-of-way. Essential Duties Ensures the cleanliness and upkeep of the transfer station facility. Assists, directs, and educates customers in proper disposal methods. Picks up, loads, and transports waste products to transfer station for proper disposal; operates pickup truck or other light automotive equipment. Operates equipment such as bobcats, boom crane, loaders, and 1-ton dump trucks, as assigned. Uses and maintains small hand and power tools. Helps maintain public recycling convenience center and grounds, Assists in the preparation and cleanup of special events and services. Responsible for the over site and operations of the wood processing operation, inert debris program and wood chip distribution program. Delivers and/or replaces trash and recycle cans to customers. Greases vehicles and equipment as needed. Maintains brush piles. Repairs potholes. Remove dead animals. Sets forms for curb and gutter fabrication. Assists concrete finishers. Paints street curbs, crosswalks, and loading zones. Trims trees. Operates wood chippers. Clears and cleans streets, alleys, trails, and worksites of construction materials, debris, and trash. Operates snow removal equipment; spreads cinders. Directs traffic at facilities or during road repairs. Installs and repair parking meters. Enters daily activities into system. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required. Prefer construction or other trade experience; 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: Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Class B commercial driver's license or greater is preferred. 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, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of machinery, equipment and tools necessary for maintaining public areas. Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Knowledge of common hand and power tools. Skill in following oral and written instructions. Skill in operating and working around moving equipment. Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards. Skill in utilizing customer service techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state/federal/local officials, elected officials, and City residents. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Work is performed at facilities or in the field. Requires working Tuesday through Saturday or any combination of days to meet the Divisions needs, nights, weekends, and holidays. Safely lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries 75 pounds without assistance. Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, over the telephone, and over the radio. Safely operates required equipment and vehicles necessary in performance of required duties. Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to self or others. 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 St. , Suite 207 Prescott, AZ 86301 Email: hr@prescott-az.gov Website: www.prescott-az.gov Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222 In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunities/Americans Disabilities Act reasonable accommodation employer.