DescriptionTHE POSITION We invite you to join the high performing team at the Town of Prescott Valley, serving as our Streets Specialist for the Public Works Department. This position performs a variety of road construction and streets maintenance work to keep the roadways and roadsides safe and in good repair.If you have a desire to serve the community, we encourage you to apply.
Examples of DutiesIn this position you will: Perform manual labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public infrastructure in town rights-of-way, to include maintenance and repair of streets, shoulders, culverts, and ditches.
Inspect, maintain, repair or construct streets, alleyways, easements, rights-of-way, sidewalk, waterways, and facilities throughout the system.
Complete set up and pick up of traffic control devices to assist in traffic control around work crews; prepare streets and facilities for town events.
Operate heavy equipment including 6 and 10-wheel dump trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, grader, bucket truck, high lift and mowers.
Perform the function of a Crew Leader as needed.
Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adhere to all Town safety regulations; ensure all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
Typical QualificationRequirements: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years of road construction or closely related experience.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check to include driving record.
Must be able to obtain:
ATSSA Traffic Control Technician certification
ATSSA Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor certification
OSHA 10-hr certification
CDL
Ability to operate assigned machinery and equipment skillfully and safely in close proximity to vehicular traffic, grade and alignment stakes, slopes, trucks, other construction equipment, laborers and utilities.
Ability to read and follow blueprints.
Ability to pass a skills test once initial interview has been completed.
Compensation: The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.
The expected hiring range is $24.84-$26.08.
The full hourly range is $24.84-$34.78.
Closing Date: June 11th @ 5 pm
Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov
Equal Opportunity EmployerSupplemental InformationThe Town of Prescott Valley-The Cooler Side of ArizonaThe Town of Prescott Valley is located in beautiful central Arizona, set between the scenic Mingus and Bradshaw mountain ranges in the heart of Yavapai County. Our high desert elevation of 5,100 feet affords us four seasons with mild temperatures year-round. Prescott Valley is the largest and fastest-growing municipality in the county. (est. 50,000 pop.)
Founded in 1966, Prescott Valley offers a small-town, rural atmosphere filled with rich natural beauty and modern amenities. Three national forests are nearby, and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is a short two-hour drive away. The Prescott Valley lifestyle is for someone who enjoys a relaxed pace of life, but also wants the excitement of being part of a growing, evolving community!
Known as a diverse, welcoming community, Prescott Valley boasts excellent cultural, recreational and educational activities and superior public services. The Town's downtown area is anchored by a 5,000 seat, town-owned event center that hosts concerts, sporting events, and shows.
A carefully created General Plan serves to protect the quality of life that has been the reason that many have moved to Prescott Valley. The town has an excellent K-12 school system, local access to higher education, and offers a variety of shopping and restaurant options in and around its inviting central business district.
Town Values Incorporated in 1978, the Town operates under the council-manager form of government. We believe our greatest resource in fulfilling our mission is our employees! Our signature count-on-me SERVICE culture means together, we roll up our sleeves and get the job done quickly and effectively. We value INTEGRITY, holding ourselves to the highest standards; we are responsible, honest and transparent. RESPECT, we treat others with dignity. We genuinely welcome differences in people, cultures, ideas and experiences for a more inclusive workplace. TEAMWORK, honoring our commitments. FUN, our energizing force to create and innovate finding a new way to pioneer public services. When we have fun doing what we love our citizens love their experiences with us! With a sense of humility we give our time, attention and action in service to others.
Under the leadership of our Town Manager and Council, the Town of Prescott Valley is a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented organization. Fiscally conservative, the Town is financially sound with little debt and healthy reserves, positioning us to move forward in continued smart and sustainable growth for years to come.
Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:
The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:
- General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
- Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
- Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
- Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
- Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
- Flexible Spending Accounts:Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
- Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
- Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
- Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
- Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory city and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
- Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield
- Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.
Closing Date/Time: 6/11/2025 5:00 PM Arizona