Stormwater Maintenance Worker I

Do you have a desire to work outdoors and take care of the environment Come join the City of Lenexa crew in the Municipal Services Department as a Stormwater Maintenance Worker The Municipal Services Department is a nationally accredited agency by the American Public Works Association The Stormwater Maintenance Worker position is an entry level position that is responsible for maintaining the stormwater infrastructure in Lenexa KS We will provide you with on the job training and help you earn your CDL You will have the opportunity to learn and grow through the career track program to achieve levels I II and III

This is entry level skilled work in maintaining storm drains inlet structures native vegetation erosion control structures water conveyance systems including underground piping open channels natural & improved detention and retention ponds and system inspection and verification of storm drainage infrastructure Work is performed under the direction of a Stormwater Foreman serving on a work crew of five or fewer

• Performs a variety of manual labor involving maintenance and repairs to storm drainage systems which include shovel work spreading rock loading or unloading trucks transporting construction material cutting tall grass and weeds cleaning drainage structures planting and weeding of erosion control type grasses and plants
• Assists in the construction and maintenance of stream stabilization and restorations
• Performs storm sewer system repair and replacement duties
• Operates single and tandem axle dump trucks farm tractors snow removal equipment mowing equipment skid steer loaders backhoes front end loaders street sweepers jet vac excavator hand and power tools and other mechanical equipment
• Performs native vegetation management including weed eating herbicide application mowing and prescribed burning
• Performs walk around inspections on equipment prior to operation replenishes fluid levels and completes required log
• Operates all machinery in a safe and judicious manner according to the manufacturers operation manual
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to assigned equipment as needed
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor
• Responds to snow and ice removal and other emergencies including weekends before and after hours and holidays
• Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position

• Minimum High school diploma or GED or two years of experience in construction or landscape related field
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial drivers license CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements or obtain within 180 days from hire date
• Must possess Work Zone Safety Certification including Flagger
• Must complete required NIMS IS 100 and IS 700 training within three months of hire

This position requires the ability to sit stand and walk; the ability to lift carry push and pull objects weighing up to approximately 60 lbs; the ability to work in cramped or confined spaces; hear warning alarms radio transmissions etc routinely; the ability to work safely in hazardous situations; traverse open grounds and construction areas; the ability to step up and out of tandem truck or vehicle;

and the ability to crawl stoop bend climb twist and maintain balance as needed This position requires the ability to work in extreme weather conditions of all kinds; the ability to tolerate exposure to pollen traffic and machine exhaust; the ability to tolerate exposure to smoke from prescribed burning; the ability to work out of doors and in inclement weather in dirty wet dusty natural areas including woodlands and wetland sites

The hiring range for the Stormwater Maintenance Worker I is 2010 to 2262 per hour

• Clothing allowance jeans shirts jackets 400 annually
• Boot allowance 170 annually
• Personal protective equipment city issued
• Additional 200 per hour on top of the base hourly rate of pay during the winter months
• On the job training
• Free or low cost on site medical clinic
• Six weeks paid parental leave
• Work with the best equipment tools and new vehicles
• 4 employer retirement contribution with optional 2 match
• Tuition reimbursement up to 4500 per year
• Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees
• Minimum 2 weeks vacation for first year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave and personal leave
• Free individual membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre employment physical agility hearing test drug screen and background check

Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum and/or desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process