Stormwater Technician

This position is open until filled. Anticipated starting salary is $47,584.06. Full hiring range is $47,584.06 - $74,908.10.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Street Maintenance Supervisor and Stormwater Coordinator, perform intermediate unskilled and semi-skilled work on a variety of public works assets including, but not limited to utilities construction, sidewalks, stormwater structures and facilities: maintenance and repair projects; occasionally operate a variety of equipment, in connection with assigned tasks.

Essential Duties:

Perform specialized duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, and right of ways. Participate in the performance of asphalt overlays, paving, hot and cold mix pavement patching, seal coating, sealing cracks and other related repair of asphalt paved surfaces.

Perform a variety of construction projects including storm system and concrete pavement repair. Concrete work will include building forms, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete. Storm system work will include repair, building or replacement of catch basins; excavation with heavy equipment and repair, replacement or installation of new culverts or pipes.

Perform specialized duties in the routine maintenance of City storm water collection, conveyance, and detention and retention systems. Clean and maintain storm system catch basins, lines, culverts, oil and grit separators, drainage ditches, swales, and ponds. Perform visual inspections of and clear obstructions from stormwater inlets during rain events. Use jet line, pole, and push cameras to video stormwater lines and culverts to assist with determining pipe condition, maintenance and repair needs.

Assist with inventory data collection and mapping updates.

Complete and document stormwater inspections for construction projects throughout the City. Complete and document construction and post-construction inspection of infrastructure (roads, pipes, channels, ponds, etc.). Assist the Stormwater Program Manager with all aspects and duties related to the implementation and management of the City's MS4 Program.

Operate a street sweeper and flush truck to remove dirt and debris from City streets;
Cut streets and sidewalks with a jackhammer, pavement saw, or pavement grinder. Load waste material into dump trucks and transport to a dumpsite.

Operate a variety of specialized equipment including an asphalt mixing pug mill, asphalt paver, asphalt distributor, chip spreader, crack sealing equipment, backhoe, snow plow, liquid deicer distributor, dump truck, front end loader, road grader, steel drum and rubber tired rollers, flush truck, street sweepers, jet truck, boom truck, skid steer loader, asphalt pavement grinders, and forklift; power hand tools such as jackhammers, pavement saws, chain saws, and trench compactors.

Dig trenches to proper survey grade and line, backfill excavations manually or with equipment, assist in the cleanup of job sites, and perform general cleanup within City right of ways or other areas and required.  

Respond to, and assist with construction and maintenance with other City departments as assigned;
Remove tree limbs, litter and debris from roadways that are determined to be obstructions or safety hazards;
Participate as required for response to emergency situations such as winter storm events, flooding, road obstructions, and pavement damage.

Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies on maintenance vehicles. Perform safety inspections according to established procedures and perform preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles, equipment or tools. Assure all assigned vehicles, equipment and tools are maintained in a clean, safe and proper working condition. Perform fabrication and repair welding as needed.

Operate computers and tablets utilizing a variety of software and applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Cartegraph OMS, Google, and GIS applications. Perform data entry recording the installation, maintenance and repair of Street Maintenance's assets. Prepare and maintain a variety of electronic and written records and reports related to those same assets as well as assigned duties and equipment maintenance.

Utilize work zone traffic control devices and flag traffic in accordance with accepted City standards.  

Assist in the estimation of materials needed for the repair of streets and storm systems.

Perform other related duties as required.

Other

Job Functions:

Assist Traffic Services Technicians with: a variety of construction and maintenance duties involving pavement marking and sign construction, repair and maintenance;
Installation, repair and maintenance of street lights and traffic control devices such as traffic control signals;
Clean and maintain painting stencils and equipment;
Installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs and posts, including regulatory warning, school, construction and other signs.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination…