Storm Water Tech IV; CDL-A

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Please apply by: 3/20/26

Salary Range: $23 - $33 hourly. This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Location: 5841 Brookshire Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216

Mecklenburg County Storm Water Operations conducts a wide variety of maintenance, construction, landscaping, and repair activities throughout the County with a focus on storm water conveyance systems and floodplains.

The Storm Water Technician Series engages in maintenance, construction, landscaping, and repair activities requiring the use of hand tools, powered tools, and medium to heavy equipment (tractors, skid steers, excavators, dump trucks); chemical and physical vegetation management; structural demolition projects; removal of debris blocking stream channels, stream stabilization projects; routine equipment maintenance and repair; tree assessment and removal; and a variety of similar activities.

This position works alongside a diverse team of Storm Water Technicians and Supervisors with varying skill levels, years of experience, and certifications which may include CDLs and pesticide application licenses.

Performs responsible and skilled work engaging in complex maintenance activities and operates light to heavy equipment to improve the effectiveness of storm water drainage infrastructure and floodplain buyout properties at numerous locations throughout Mecklenburg County. This position, under minimal supervision, is responsible for operating technically complex equipment and ensuring safety procedures are followed during storm water operations. This position, under minimal supervision, is responsible for providing advanced skilled work within the environmental division and may train others within this job series.

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, excavators, skid-steers, angle-blade dozers
• Load heavy equipment onto trailers and transport heavy equipment to jobsite locations in heavy traffic conditions
• Remove debris blockages from streams under unpredictable conditions
• Provide training to new or less skilled employees in equipment operation and work procedures; may assign work and serve as a team leader in the absence of higher level supervision
• Operate equipment on private property within easements, around underground utilities and other locations requiring skill and care
• Coordinate work with sub-contractors and review materials and workmanship
• Estimate time, materials, and costs
• Maintain records and make reports as required
• Respond appropriately to issues, complaints, or concerns brought forth by the public regarding environmental and drainage concerns
• Perform complex maintenance and related care of diesel equipment used in storm water…