Stormwater Operator I or II

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Participates in storm water system cleaning, debris and obstacle cleaning, excavation and repair of storm water lines, connections, manholes, debris basins, dry-wash and storm water retention basins and their appurtenances;
• Cleans storm water lines;
• Excavates, repairs and replace 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;
• Spray, cut, and remove weeds; trim shrubs and trees as necessary to maintain detention basins, ponds, and drainage channels.

Requirements

• Performs catch-basin maintenance;
• Cleans and clears basins of accumulated solids and sediments to prevent clogging of drainage lines and flooding;
• Maintains storm water systems and storm water system 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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• One (1) year of specialized training provided through vocational college or industry sponsored workshops, conferences, etc.;
• Three (3) years of experience performing the above or closely related duties; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of current standards as prescribed by Storm Water Pollution Prevention Planning (SWPPP) regulations;
• Construction methods, practices and procedures for storm water collection systems;
• Hazards and precautions associated with trench work and pipe line construction and maintenance;
• Interpersonal communication skills;
• Basic hand and power tools required to install and maintain pipe line;
• Tools and equipment required to lay and repair storm water lines;
• Care of required tools and equipment;
• City storm water operations system network, line, basin and manhole locations;
• State or federal regulations governing installation and maintenance of storm water collection systems;
• Use of respirators;
• OSHA safety standards;
• Computer and various applications including GIS software, spreadsheet, database, word processing, etc.

Benefits

Required to be on-call for emergencies; snow removal, flooding, potholes, etc.

Pay

• Operator I: $20.28-$21.85
• Operator II: $22.17-$25.33

Schedule

Employees in this position normally work in an outdoor environment, subject to changing and seasonal weather extremes. Frequently, tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally 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, heavy equipment, etc.; daily or regular exposure to traffic hazards working in the public right-of-way; daily or regular exposure to hazards associated with confined space operations.

Talking, hearing and seeing essential to performing required job functions. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.