Hiring Rate: $17.50 per hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Deadline to Apply: 04/30/2026
Internship Summary: The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is looking for college students and graduates interested in learning about the public works functions within city government. The interns will perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled activities supporting daily operations and maintenance tasks associated with water, wastewater, streets, solid waste and fleet. Under general supervision of crew leader and/or supervisor, interns will rotate through each of the divisions, learning about each division and performing meaningful work in support of daily activities and projects.
Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements: Possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Learning Opportunities May Include: - Observe daily operations for each division; water, wastewater, streets and solid waste.
- Inspection and preventative maintenance as required using software; inspects hydrants, valves, water infrastructure, tanks, booster stations, and other water system appurtenances; and inspects, maintains, and repairs the sanitary sewer collection system including sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations to ensure safe and efficient operation. Maintenance at treatment plant.
- Locating lines/breaks; taping water main lines; remove/replace sections of streets, curbs, driveways, and sidewalks; replant/landscape yards and right -of-ways; and operate a variety of equipment and tools.
- Read meters; follow up on questionable readings by locating and rechecking readings, examine meter, check connections for leaks or damage, and/or to identify customer leaks. Assist in routine maintenance and repair on a variety of equipment common to operations. (e.g. valves, CCTVs, pumps, motors, pressure regulating stations, wells, water main, hydrants, and meters).
- Assist with the use 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 equipment, power tools, vehicles, and other large equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Maintain and remove asphalt; patch potholes; and grade roads and alleys.
- Assist with miscellaneous concrete repairs and installation.
- Assist with maintaining and install of guardrails, safety rails, and handrails.
- Assist with fleet maintenance.
- Assist with maintenance of refuse collection containers on assigned routes.
- Maintain transfer station and yard in conformance with ADEQ and EPA regulations.
- Assist in the setup, preparation, and cleanup of special events.
- Perform shouldering and erosion control.
- Sweep streets; pick up debris/trash.
- Dig/grade/clean ditches and culverts; clean catch basins.
- Perform street maintenance and rights-of-way work with crews or individually; mow rights- of-ways.
- Assist with yard maintenance.
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures including the use of PPE.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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 water distribution operation and maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of materials, practices and equipment used in water system maintenance and repair activities.
- Knowledge of materials, practices, and equipment used in wastewater system operations and maintenance.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for operating assigned equipment; common hand and power tools; and basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Skill in operating and maintaining a variety of specialized equipment used in the maintenance/repair of water systems and used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems.
- Skill in using computers.
- Skill in using personal protective equipment.
- Skill in accurately documenting daily work tasks.
- Skill in utilizing customer service techniques in responding to requests and complaints.
- Skill in communicating.
- Skill in utilizing appropriate public relations techniques to resolve customer issues.
- Skill in solving problems.
- Ability to recognize occupational hazards of work.
- Ability to follow safety principles, regulations, and safe work practices.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with City residents and employees.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to maintain tools and equipment of trade.
- Ability to collect and organize facts and data.
- Ability to record field data manually and by using computer programs.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: - Work is performed in the field.
- Performs work in hazardous conditions including sewage; potentially infectious wastes, methane, hydrogen sulfide, and other possible toxic gases and substances; rotating equipment; noise; high-medium-low voltage; oxygen deficient and hazardous environments; and in confined spaces and high traffic areas.
- Safely performs manual labor for extended periods of time and safely lifts 60 pounds frequently with a maximum of 100 pounds.
- Safely operates required equipment and City vehicles as needed.
- Clearly sees, with correction if necessary, during day hours, night hours, and in potentially adverse weather conditions.
- 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 result in bodily harm to my co-workers or others.
Upon acceptance of the internship, successful candidates will be required to complete the following: - Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
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