Stormwater Maintenance Worker

Stormwater Maintenance Worker Trainee, I, II, III

Full-Time

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

This position is responsible for assisting in the construction, maintenance, repair and operations of City stormwater infrastructure; in addition to other assigned Public Works stormwater related functions as needed. All positions in this class are expected to exhibit outstanding customer skills and interact in a positive manner with the public. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and normally filled internally by advancement from Trainee level or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.

An incumbent in this position may be designated as follows:

Job Number: 00569

Under direct supervision, this is the entry-level class in the Stormwater Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents generally have no to limited related work experience. Incumbents receive considerable amount of instruction or assistance in the performance of the duties assigned to this class.

Under general supervision, this is the intermediate-level class in the Stormwater Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to this class. Incumbents receive some instruction or assistance in the performance of the duties assigned to this class.

Under limited supervision, this is the journey-level class in the Stormwater Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to this class with limited supervision and direction.

Under direction, this is the senior-level class in the Stormwater Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to this class and are expected to work with independence and initiative; work may be reviewed during performance and upon completion. May mentor, train or lead less experienced workers upon request.

• Inspects, maintains, repairs and constructs City stormwater infrastructure including, but not limited to:
  • Swales, ditches, canals, creeks and other drainage ways
  • Curb and gutters, concrete lined ditches, riprap, headwalls and mitered end sections
  • Curb, gutter, and ditch bottom inlets, manholes and other drainage structures
  • Concrete, HDPE, CMP and other pipe
  • Dry and Wet Detention and Retention Ponds
  • Trench drains, under drains, french drains and exfiltration/infiltration trenches
  • Interceptors, filtration and other various BMP devices
  • Miscellaneous asphalt and concrete construction and repairs.
• Clears and digs ditches with shovels, places sandbags, and performs related work in trenches.
• Removes and clears vegetation, including aquatic vegetation.
• Operates various automotive vehicles, trucks and side‑by‑side.
• Performs heavy manual labor such as digging, lifting, hauling, etc.
• Washes, fuels, performs light service repairs, lubricates, and makes minor inspections and corrections on vehicles and equipment, in a shop or in the field.
• Maintains accurate, detailed work logs and inspection reports.
• Conducts themselves in a safe and professional manner.
• May work a varying schedule and/or shift, including on-call.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Performs limited surveying and layout work to establish lines, grades, and dimensions.
• Operates light and/or heavy construction equipment.
• Embankment, excavation and other related earthwork.
• Performs general carpentry work for various structures and concrete.
• Set up and operate pumps, compressors, generators, concrete mixers, etc.
• May perform irrigation installation and repairs.