Stormwater Techncian Ii

The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for Public Works Operations positions: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary.

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, installs and maintains stormwater systems throughout the City. Builds and repairs catch basins, installs storm pipe, and inspects and cleans storm system. Cuts grass and makes repairs els ditches to proper grade. Landscapes construction site at job completion. Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment, as well as hand tools in performance of job duties.

Assists in leading a crew, fills-in during the absence of the immediate supervisor and assists in the oversight and training of less experienced employees. Assists other departments with general installation, maintenance, and cleaning projects. Works during inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) by operating salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintains roads and walkways.

Identifies, removes and/or reports potential safety hazards. Subject to on-call availability and overtime.

• Complete Stormwater Repair Work Orders & Related Duties: Operate dump truck for hauling materials and equipment to and from job sites. Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment, as well as hand tools in performance of job duties. Set up trenching and shoring as required. Perform confined space entries when needed. Set up laser and transits; make grade shots and set correct percentages.
  
  Build and repair catch basins to include setting elevations and laying out location; excavate and build catch basins with brick, block, and cement. Change out slabs and grates for catch basins. Operate jet rodder combination truck to rod lines and vacuum catch basins. Shovel out mouth of catch basins, profile ditches and vacuum/rake leaves out of ditches. Estimate material needs and make sure correct materials are on site.
  
  Set up traffic control when necessary. Wash road/landscape as needed. Maintain machines in proper working order. Repair sewer systems as necessary. Cut grass and make repairs dscape construction site at job completion. Assist in leading a crew, fills-in during the absence of the immediate supervisor and assists in the oversight and training of less experienced employees. (80%)
• Perform Asphalt Maintenance: Assist asphalt crews in patching utility cuts and potholes. Prep and replace asphalt on driveways and roads. Assist in installation of asphalt rolls and brims for Stormwater division. Haul asphalt when needed. (10%)
• Support Inclement Weather Operations: Work outside of regular schedule, throughout inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) by operating salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways. Mix sand and salt for ice removal and treat bridges and roads as necessary. Wash brine and salt off equipment after use. (5%)
• Ensure Workplace Safety: Proactively identifies, removes and/or reports potential safety hazards. Take steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items. Comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties. Ensure equipment and property safety. (5%)

Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over two (2) years of experience in a public works, utility, or construction field.
• Associate degree in construction engineering technology or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Confined Space Certification, Trenching and Shoring Certification, Competent Person Safety Certification, and Traffic Control Training within six (6) months of employment.
• FEMA training and certifications ICSC 100, 552 and 700 within three (3) months of hire.

• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL at hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
• Valid South Carolina Class A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within three (3) weeks of hire, or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence.
• Valid South Carolina Class A CDL with air brake provision and tanker endorsement within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
• Please be advised:
  Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina, must reside in a neighboring State (Georgia or North Carolina) and must meet the same CDL requirements as residents of South Carolina. In addition, employees residing in a neighboring state are required to provide to the City of Greenville an annual Motor Vehicle Record from their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles at the sole cost of the employee.

Knowledge of:

• Safe equipment operating practices/procedures.
• Department of Transportation work zone safety measures for traffic control.
• Confined space equipment set-up and trenching and shoring safety…