Drain Operations and Maintenance Worker Job Ann Arbor area,Michigan USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

The Drain Operations and Maintenance Technician works under the direction of the Drain Operations and Maintenance Lead Worker. This position inspects, maintains, constructs, and repairs county and inter‑county drains, lake level structures, and other infrastructure, operates and maintains departmental vehicles and equipment, and responds to environmental incidents and flood emergencies.

Responsibilities

Inspects, maintains, constructs, and repairs county and inter‑county drains and lake level structures to assure that county and inter‑county drains and lake level structures are functioning properly and in accordance with approved Drain Commissioner’s Standards, Drain Code and Inland Lake Levels.

Operates and transports to job sites department vehicles and equipment necessary for drain operations and maintenance, including, but not limited to, department heavy equipment such as vactor jet rodder, excavator, bulldozer, and back‑hoe; department small equipment such as chain saw, brush cutters and brush hogs; field survey and related equipment; pumps and televising camera.

Repairs and maintains department heavy and light vehicles and equipment necessary for drain operations and maintenance, including, but not limited to, normal maintenance activities such as vehicle tune‑ups and changing oils and other fluids; sharpening chains of chain saws and the welding, fabricating and modifying of department equipment.

Documents for departmental records, drain inspections, maintenance, construction, and repair work as directed by supervisor. Will be required to use cameras, computers or other such technology in performance of documentation.

Complies with State and Federal statutes that relate to drain operations and maintenance, including but not limited to, Drain Code, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act, Water Resources Protection, Inland Lakes and Streams and Wetlands Protection, Miss Dig Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, Government Liability for Negligence Act and Phase II of Federal Clean Water Act.

Performs emergency response involving drain operations and maintenance, including but not limited to, flood emergencies and environmental pollution incidence response emergencies.

Interacts with private landowners and general public on county and inter‑county drain incidental to the operations and maintenance of drains and resolving drainage problems.

May participate in 24‑hour and weekend/holiday on‑call emergency flood and environmental response system on a rotational basis.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Specialized or technical training equivalent to 12 credit hours of college‑level training. Vocational training in welding, machine and vehicle maintenance preferred.

Experience

Three years of experience that includes operation of heavy equipment, vehicle maintenance and repair, and drain operation and maintenance or construction experience. OR High school diploma or equivalency. Vocational training in welding, machine and vehicle maintenance preferred. Four years of experience that includes operation of heavy equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair, and drain operation and maintenance or construction experience.

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License. Certification of Commercial Pesticide Applicator preferred. Training in Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Confined Space Entry, Trench Safety, Traffic Safety, Environmental Incident Response, MIOSHA Standards and CPR/Standard First Aid as well as requirements under State and Federal statutes necessary for performance of duties. Skilled in use of computer and software application related to job functions helpful.

Working

Conditions

This position works in an outdoor environment. Exposure to lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions cannot be controlled and may be extreme.
This position operates a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks, tractors, forklifts, cranes, hoists, bucket…