Stormwater Maintenance Technician

Hiring range is negotiable between $33,119 and $42,724 depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience

Performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor tasks and duties as required to maintain, repair and construct the City’s stormwater infrastructure system. Work includes repairing and installing pipes, catch basins, manholes, etc., as well digging and maintaining ditches, cleaning catch basins, rodding and clearing pipes, etc. Work is labor intensive and includes the use of basic hand, gas, electric and pneumatic powered tools to include shovels, rakes, bush axes, chain saws, jack-hammers, concrete saws, etc.

A laborer in this category will be expected to assist with basic infrastructure repairs and concrete work, and may occasionally operate non-specialized equipment in connection with tasks or perform other related work as required. Employee should be able to maintain accurate equipment and work tracking records.

• Performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor tasks in support of stormwater infrastructure maintenance requirements.
• Uses basic hand, gas, electric and pneumatic powered tools to include shovels, rakes, bush axes, chain saws, jack-hammers, concrete saws, etc.
• Operates various equipment and machinery occasionally, may include backhoes, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, Jet Vac, sweeper, etc. to load and haul trees and limbs, dirt, rocks, construction debris and other related materials.
• Ensures machinery and equipment are properly maintained; completes daily checks and preventative maintenance requirements, and schedules maintenance and repairs accordingly to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
• Assists with operating the Vac Truck to maintain stormwater infrastructure.
• Maintains surface and subsurface drainage systems, to include repairing and/or replacing pipe, mowing, cutting and clearing drainage ditches, cleaning catch basins, etc.
• Assists with all aspects of concrete work related to maintaining stormwater infrastructure; saw cutting and removing concrete; constructing and repairing manholes; laying forms, pouring and finishing new curb and gutter; and cleaning up the worksite.
• Assists with basic masonry work, including building brick manholes.
• Drives passenger trucks to haul equipment, materials and personnel.
• Assists with inspecting and Jet-rodding storm drain lines, including collecting video of pipe to search for roots or other foreign debris and blockages.
• Follows relevant safety practices in performance of all duties.
• Assists with setting up safe work zones, staging signs, flaggers and cones.
• Works various shifts in support of natural disasters or major weather events.
• Performs “on-call” duties on a rotational basis, as needed.
• Assists with preparing daily logs and other reports to track performance and completed tasks; uses computer and related software to input data.
• Assists other departments and agencies as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used to maintain and repair stormwater conveyance systems.
• Knowledge of the operational and preventative maintenance requirements for equipment and vehicles assigned to perform primary duties.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of assigned equipment and performance of daily responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of tools, materials and methods used in skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled street and stormwater maintenance work.
• Knowledge of safety requirements applicable to the duties of the class.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and light vehicle preventative maintenance.
• Skill in the operation of equipment used in daily tasks.
• Skill in the use of basic hand, gas, electric and pneumatic powered tools used for daily tasks.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions, both oral and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to respond courteously to…