Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance

Overview Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance – Public Works Department Hiring Range: $23.18 to $28.97 Per Hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: 107 Full Pay Range: $23.18 to $34.76 Per Hour Deadline to Apply: 07/05/2026 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 Operates vehicles and other equipment for the Public Works Department in performing construction and/or right-of-way and street maintenance. Essential Duties Operates motor vehicles and other equipment for the City to perform a variety of construction, public roads maintenance, street sweeping, vegetation management duties, and drain installation/repairs Operates City vehicles and equipment such as a backhoe, an articulated loader, and a stationary boom crane Performs basic repairs for vehicles and equipment used during the course of business Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspection checks for assigned vehicles and equipment Performs basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment including greasing key components, washing and cleaning interior and exterior of vehicles, and cleaning air filter and radiator Maintains, removes, and lays asphalt; patches potholes; and grades roads and alleys Performs miscellaneous concrete repairs and installation Assists in the setup, preparation, and cleanup of special events Performs shouldering and erosion control Sweeps streets; picks up debris/trash Digs/grades/cleans ditches and culverts; cleans catch basins Performs street maintenance and rights-of-way work with crews or individually; mows rights-of-ways Plows snow from roads and parking lots; spreads cinders on roads Sets up traffic controls for both daily tasks and special events Adheres to safety rules; watches out for hazards while performing job, such as power lines, other vehicles, dogs, fire hydrants, and people Logs duties performed at end of day depending on job assignments Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Prefer some prior heavy or motorized equipment operator experience such as collection vehicles, backhoe, loader, 10-wheel dump truck, snow plow, and other construction related equipment. Licensing, Certification, And Other Requirements: Street Maintenance - Must possess or obtain a Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire. Depending on assigned area; obtain certifications such as Flagger and/or Bucket Truck depending on assignment; complete required OSHA and ADOSH training. May be required to obtain an Arizona Department of Agriculture PMD Applicator Certificate. Employee Core Beliefs City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys 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 operation of assigned vehicles such as side-load, front-load, and roll-off refuse collection 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 Knowledge of operation of backhoe, articulated loaders, and stationary boom crane Skill in safely operating miscellaneous construction equipment Skill in utilizing customer service techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints Skill in using computer and tablet software including maintenance management software, time entry software, and Windows applications such as Outlook Skill in operating backhoe, loader, motor grader, paving equipment, mowers, large brush chipper, and small tools (jackhammer, cutoff saw, chainsaw, weed eater, and blower) Skill in operating and working around moving vehicles and equipment Ability to direct moving vehicles and pedestrians with authority in a polite and professional manner Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Physical Demands And Working Conditions Work is performed in the field Safely operates required vehicles and equipment necessary in performance of required duties Requires working Tuesday through Saturday or any combination of days to meet the division’s needs Requires working a rotational schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays Safely lifts, pushes, pulls, and carry 50 pounds without assistance; 51 to a maximum of 75 pounds with assistance Safely sees clearly, with correction if necessary, during both day and evening hours and in potentially adverse weather conditions Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates (reading, writing, speaking) in person and over the telephone and radio in English; bilingual skills beneficial 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 Street, Suite 207 Prescott, AZ 86301 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Website: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io / Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for 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 has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Salary: $23.18 - $28.97 per hour Job Posted by ApplicantPro #J-18808-Ljbffr