Sr. Heavy Equipment Operator- Stormwater/Drainage

About the role

This position plans, coordinates, and oversees the City's drainage maintenance and construction projects. Responsibilities include administering the Stormwater Management Program, performing field design work, coordinating with outside agencies, supervising assigned staff and equipment operations, and responding to public concerns.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in the maintenance, construction, and improvement of the City's drainage infrastructure, ensuring safe and effective operation of storm sewers, channels, ditches, detention ponds, and rights-of-way.
• Administers the City's Stormwater Management Program and oversees drainage projects, including field design work, project planning, coordination with external agencies, and the preparation of required project documentation.
• Supervises assigned staff by providing direction, training, performance feedback, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, work quality expectations, and applicable regulations.
• Operates and oversees the use of heavy equipment and tools to support drainage maintenance and construction, and performs manual work as needed to ensure project completion.
• Monitors, inspects, and coordinates maintenance of departmental equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations, including scheduling repairs and performing field repairs when necessary.
• Provides on-call and emergency response support to address drainage issues, public concerns, and operational needs, and assists other City departments as required.
• Serves as acting MS4 Superintendent in their absence and performs related duties to support continuity of operations, when asked.
• Responds to and/or investigates illicit discharge calls such as spills, dumping, and leaks
• May attend educational seminars;
• May be subject to after-hour calls;