Storm Drainage Worker IIB

Position Summary

Participate in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's storm drainage system; clean storm drainage structures and sites of dirt and debris; operate light to heavy general maintenance and storm sewer cleaning equipment; and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Perform general labor pertaining to the installation, replacement, maintenance, repair and cleaning of storm drainage structures including arroyos, drainage easements, dams, detention basins, storm sewer inlets and storm lift stations.
• Utilize construction trades tools, equipment and materials to construct, repair and patch storm drainage system structures including arroyos, drainage easements, dams, detention basins, storm sewer inlets and storm lift stations.
• Load and unload dirt, debris, maintenance materials and equipment at various job sites as required; clean and maintain maintenance facilities and sites.
• Perform general clean-up of the City's storm drainage system; conduct earth moving operations to remove accumulations of soil and other obstructions from the system; clean City storm sewer system using specialized sewer cleaning apparatus and equipment.
• Operate and maintain a variety of small to heavy equipment and tools including, but not limited to, truck and trailers, backhoe, loaders, graders, concrete saws, jackhammers, chain saws, tampers, spray equipment and concrete tools.
• Maintain supplies, materials and equipment necessary for completion of projects.
• Perform all work in accordance with construction codes, traffic and safety rules and City ordinances.
• Drive vehicles and operate medium to heavy trucks with trailer-in-tow 26,000 GVW or above, to transport equipment, materials and tools to and from job site; haul accumulated soil from arroyos to appropriate land fills.
• Perform traffic control duties to ensure the safety of the work site and to facilitate smooth flow of traffic around the work site.
• Assist in filling out the work order with data required for the management information system including input of information regarding tasks assigned and performed and materials and equipment used.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Use radio procedures to communicate with field and base to coordinate and complete tasks.

Supplemental Functions

• Assist with snow removal and de-icing of City streets as assigned.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Work in and around confined spaces and cramped conditions.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

• High school diploma or GED;
• One (1) year of general construction, landscaping, and/or maintenance experience.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Class A CDL within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Must successfully complete the Storm Drainage Worker Training and Certification Program Level II within the Program timeframe.
• Must meet all Storm Drainage Worker Training and Certification Program Level II requirements within the Program timeframe.