Stormwater Tech

Position: Stormwater Tech I
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Division: PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 12/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).
Position Description

ENTRY SALARY: $44,148.12
Under general supervision, the Stormwater Technician performs entry level tasks in the installation, maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and repair of the open and closed stormwater conveyance systems, streets, curb, gutter, and related material appurtenances.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

-- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists, supports, and participates in the many phases of the Stormwater Maintenance Division's installation, maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and repair activities; performs hands on tasks requiring limited technical skill.
• Removes dirt, concrete, asphalt, and other materials; digs ditches for laying pipe by use of a trenching machine, backhoe, or manually; participates in various lining and laying of pipes.
• Repairs, fixes, and replaces broken or leaking gravity storm sewer lines and subdrains; repairs, replaces, and builds new stormwater manholes.
• Loads, stacks, organizes, and carries pipe; operates flatbed truck, dump truck, air hammer, chop saw, chain saw, weed eater, concrete mixer and other equipment.
• Cleans, paints, and maintains inlets, headwalls, and surrounding areas; cuts and removes vegetation and debris from ditches, creeks, ponds, and lakes.
• Performs routine maintenance work in the warehouse and equipment yard; ensures all equipment is fully operational to support the work responsibilities of the position; reports unsafe or irreparable equipment when identified.
• Reads and interprets repair and construction plans; uses GIS and atlas to locate and repair various stormwater structures.
• Wears and uses proper personal protective equipment; performs all tasks within safety standards and adheres to safety regulations and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.

Obtain and maintain of Class A-5 or B CDL with necessary endorsements based on area of assignment within 1 year of hire date.

Basic computer skills for communicating via email and for utilizing the City's intranet system and GIS to obtain information is highly desirable and is a necessary skill to learn prior to qualifying for internal promotional opportunities.

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate AND one (1) year experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the maintenance or construction field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -

• Common hand and power tools
• Pipes and fittings
• General maintenance of stormwater apparatus and areas
• Department policies and protocols

Skill in -

• Reading and interpreting operating manuals
• Applying the principles, methods, materials, and equipment for stormwater construction
• Learning the basic principles of civil engineering
• Operating various motorized equipment
• Reading and interpreting atlases, plans, and specifications
• Performing mathematical problems with speed and accuracy
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
• Dealing tactfully with the public
• Operating a computer with general proficiency

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives
• 100% employee health care coverage
• Option for dependent health care
• Life Insurance
• Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement
-General Employee Pension Plan
• Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan
• Paid…