Storm Water Tech III

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Please apply by: 3/19/26

Salary Range: $20 - $28 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.

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 general to specialized maintenance, construction, and landscaping activities to improve the effectiveness of storm water drainage systems and floodplain buyout properties at numerous locations throughout Mecklenburg County. This position, under direct supervision, is primarily responsible for performing manual labor, semi‑skilled work, and skilled technical work within the environmental division.

Position will operate various landscaping and construction equipment such as chainsaws, weed eaters, skid‑steer loaders, tractors, ATVs, backhoes, dozers, excavators and may operate CDL required heavy trucks depending on area of assignment.

• Operate medium to large heavy equipment associated with the demolition of structures, stream channel work and landscaping
• Perform routine maintenance and related care of equipment used in daily activities
• Prepare daily inspection reports, pre‑trip inspections, logs, and operating records for equipment and infrastructure
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and tools
• Perform general landscaping and property maintenance including debris removal, invasive plant treatment, and hazardous tree removal
• Assist in the removal of blockages and debris within stream channels while wearing waders
• Engage in safe working practices and comply with safety programs and guidelines
• May provide direction to temporary labor engaged in various storm water activities
• Monitor the safety of co‑workers
• Operate storm water vehicles that require a Class A CDL
• Perform work assignments as required in all weather

Minimum of four years of directly related experience.

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