Stormwater Operator I

About the Role

Performs a variety of entry-level skilled duties related to city-wide storm water operations, including construction, collection, and maintenance.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Storm Water Supervisor. No supervision is exercised over others.

Responsibilities

• Participates in storm water system cleaning, debris and obstacle removal, excavation, and repair of storm water lines, connections, manholes, debris basins, dry-wash, and storm water retention basins and their appurtenances; performs seasonal maintenance, including snow plow operation and snow removal.
• Cleans storm water lines; excavates, repairs, and replaces storm water lines and mains; operates hydro/jet truck and vactor truck to clean the storm drain system.
• Inspects and cleans City-owned and privately owned storm drain basins, inlet boxes, manholes, oil/grit separators, canals, and pipes.
• Operates Kubota tractor with brush-hog to groom roadway edges and swells; sprays, cuts, and removes weeds; trims shrubs and trees to maintain detention basins, ponds, and drainage channels.
• Assists in catch-basin maintenance; cleans and clears basins of accumulated solids and sediments to prevent clogging of drainage lines and flooding; monitors catch basin grate tops to prevent accumulation and disposes of blockage.
• Oversees and performs storm water swell construction, ensuring proper slope and grade for improved water velocity and flow.
• Assists in maintaining storm water systems and equipment in operating order by inspecting, removing, repairing, and replacing malfunctioning parts and sections; conducts dry weather testing of storm drain outfall locations throughout the City.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of storm water collection systems; sets up traffic barricades and control equipment in accordance with the MUTCD; observes safety precautions regarding traffic control, confined space entrance, trenching, excavating, and power equipment operation.
• Assists public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; investigates and resolves complaints concerning the storm water collection system efficiently and timely.
• Assists in removing and inspecting manhole covers and manholes; places and finishes concrete to raise manholes to street surfaces; replaces manhole covers as needed; cleans storm drains; removes water from flooded streets.
• Performs light maintenance on service vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and effective operations; checks oil and fluid levels, tire air pressure, etc.; schedules service equipment for comprehensive preventive maintenance.
• Required to be on-call for emergencies, including snow removal, flooding, and potholes.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; plus one (1) year of specialized training provided through vocational college or industry-sponsored workshops, conferences, etc.
• One (1) year of experience performing closely related duties, such as utility system construction or pipefitting; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of pipeline construction methods, practices, and procedures for storm water collection systems.
• Knowledge of hazards and precautions associated with trench work and pipeline construction and maintenance.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools required to install and maintain pipelines.
• Understanding of traffic control and diversion.
• Skill in the operation of heavy mechanized equipment such as street sweepers, skid steers, backhoes, trackhoes, loaders, tractors, crane trucks, forklifts, trash pumps, and weed whips.
• Ability to adapt to emergency or unusual situations and tolerate weather extremes in the workplace.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize work; evaluate employee performance and make related decisions.
• Ability to enforce policies, procedures, regulations, and standards without partiality.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to develop working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.

Special Qualifications

Must obtain the following certifications within the first 6 months to 1 year of employment:

• Valid Class A CDL
• CPR certification
• Forklift certification
• Confined space certification
• Trench shoring certification
• Flagger certification

Work Environment

Employees in this position normally work in an outdoor environment, subject to changing and seasonal weather extremes. Tasks frequently require a variety of physical activities involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting.

• Daily potential for hazardous exposure to electrical shock, industrial wastes, and raw sewage (containing pathogens such as typhoid, paratyphoid, dysentery, polio, tetanus, etc.).
• Daily exposure to moving parts and equipment such as pumps, motors, and heavy equipment.
• Daily or regular exposure to traffic hazards while working in the public right-of-way.
• Daily or regular exposure to hazards associated with confined space operations.

Essential functions include talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are required. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem-solving.

Pay

$22.17 - $23.27 per hour