Stormwater Maintenance Worker II Job Ridgefield Washington USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Location: Ridgefield

Stormwater Maintenance Worker II

Salary Range: $34.61-$45.57/hour

Closing Date:
Open until filled. First review June 29, 2026.

This full-time, regular, non-exempt position is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters, Local 58 and the City of Ridgefield. This is a 40-hour per week job with several possible schedules:
Monday through Friday 7AM-3:30PM;
Monday through Thursday 6:30AM to 5PM or a 9/80 flex schedule.

Position Description

Under the general direction of the Utilities Supervisor, this position performs skilled maintenance activities and uses specialized equipment in the construction, maintenance, cleaning and repair of stormwater systems. As part of a maintenance crew, Stormwater Maintenance Worker II performs the following duties:

Maintains the stormwater infrastructure and handles the stormwater runoff from all sources that contribute to the system.
Sweeps city streets in a street sweeper truck.
Performs regular inspections of new and existing infrastructure for proper flow, function and integrity, including catch basins, manholes, control structures, vaults, pipelines, storm lines, culverts, under drains, dredge ditches, outfalls, ponds, creeks and stream beds, bioswales, sediment traps, diversion structures, and advance storm filters.
Mows, trims and performs vegetation management within and around storm facilities including ponds, swales and rights-of-way.
Repairs failing catch basin, inlets, outfalls and stormwater piping along with erosion control issues from failing sites.
Operates a wide variety of medium to heavy vehicles and equipment including mowers, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, vactor equipment, jetter equipment, etc.
Provides courteous and professional customer services, provides services in a timely manner and responds to customer questions and feedback calmly and effectively.
May be required to be in an on-call rotation and work overtime hours as needed after regularly scheduled work hours or on scheduled days off.
Will be required to cross-train in the water department and provide support to the water department with distribution, production, and treatment maintenance and repairs as needed.

This position includes heavy work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently; visual ability to see clearly at close and far distances, identify and distinguish colors; and physical abilities such as walking, reaching, balancing, crawling, etc.

Stormwater Maintenance Worker II is the journey level in a job classification series: for an experienced worker, not a trainee, who understands the complexity of the work and has the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job duties with limited supervision at the time of hire.

Employee Benefits

The City of Ridgefield currently provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees contribute 10% of the medical premium which is now $179.48 per month. The City also provides life insurance at two times your annual salary, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options and an Employee Assistance Program.

Other benefits include an Employee Wellness program, voluntary life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Leave benefits currently include vacation accrual up to 80 hours during your first year of employment, 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid floating holidays, and 8 hours accrued sick leave each month.

The City encourages and supports continued professional development for employees. Such as degree and certification incentives, and membership fees for professional organizations. Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is automatic.

Qualification Requirements

Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Two years of experience in public works maintenance. Stormwater experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of methods and techniques and repair related to the area of stormwater systems and operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in stormwater maintenance and repair. Ability to apply good judgment and practical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve unusual or irregular problems and defects within stormwater and drainage areas. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. Ability to follow policies and regulations to ensure tasks and equipment are operated safely and effectively.

Certifications:

Possession of a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Possession of a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (Class

B) with Air Brake Endorsement at time of hire.
Ability to obtain the following certifications and/or training within six months of…