Stormwater Technician

About the role

This position performs specialized duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, storm systems, and traffic regulation structures under the direction of the Street Maintenance Supervisor and Stormwater Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, storm systems, and traffic regulation structures.
• Participate in the performance of asphalt overlays, paving, hot and cold mix pavement patching, seal coating, sealing cracks and other related repair of asphalt paved surfaces.
• Perform a variety of construction projects including storm system and concrete pavement repair.
• Concrete work will include building forms, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete.
• Storm system work will include repair, building or replacement of catch basins; excavation with heavy equipment and repair, replacement or installation of new culverts or pipes.
• Perform specialized duties in the routine maintenance of City storm water collection, conveyance, and detention and retention systems.
• Clean and maintain storm system catch basins, lines, culverts, oil and grit separators, drainage ditches, swales, and ponds.
• Use jet line, pole, and push cameras to video stormwater lines and culverts to assist with determining pipe condition, maintenance and repair needs.
• Complete and document stormwater inspections for construction projects throughout the City.
• Complete and document construction and post-construction inspection of infrastructure (roads, pipes, channels, ponds, etc.).
• Operate a street sweeper and flush truck to remove dirt and debris from City streets;
• Cut streets and sidewalks with a jackhammer, pavement saw, or pavement grinder.
• Load waste material into dump trucks and transport to a dumpsite.
• Operate a variety of specialized equipment including an asphalt mixing pug mill, asphalt paver, asphalt distributor, chip spreader, crack sealing equipment, backhoe, snow plow, liquid deicer distributor, dump truck, front end loader, road grader, steel drum and rubber tired rollers, flush truck, street sweepers, jet truck, boom truck, skid steer loader, asphalt pavement grinders, and forklift; power hand tools such as jackhammers, pavement saws, chain saws, and trench compactors.
• Dig trenches to proper survey grade and line, backfill excavations manually or with equipment, assist in the cleanup of job sites, and perform general cleanup within City right of ways or other areas and required.
• Respond to, and assist with construction and maintenance with other City departments as assigned;
• Remove tree limbs, litter and debris from roadways that are determined to be obstructions or safety hazards;
• Assist in the estimation of materials needed for the repair of streets and storm systems.

Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or G.E.D. and two years of entry level work performing street maintenance and construction.
• Related Stormwater experience operating a Jet Vac or Vacuum truck preferred.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Class B driver's license with a tank endorsement and without transmission or air brake restrictions; or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire, with an acceptable driving record.
• State of Idaho approved flagger card (obtained within 6 months of hire), Traffic Control Technician Certification (obtained within 18 months of hire).

Skills

• Knowledge Of Construction and maintenance procedures, practices, equipment, and materials utilized by the Street Maintenance Division for the repair of City streets, alleys, storm systems, and traffic regulation structures.
• Proper and safe operation, use, and care of tools and equipment utilized by the Street Maintenance Division.
• Department, City, State and Federal policies, procedures, codes, regulations and standards applicable to the Street Maintenance Division.
• Operation and use of computers and tablets and applicable software and applications.
• Local topography and geography.
• Federal MUTCD traffic manual, including work zone traffic control.

Benefits

The City of Lewiston offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to all full time employees, including:

• Health Plan - A high quality, affordable health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage administered by Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% of the premium for dependents.
• Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) - PERSI, one of the best pension plans nationwide, ensures our employees have first-class, reliable retirement. Employees can also contribute additional funds to PERSI Choice 401(k), Nationwide 457, ICMA 457, or ICMA Roth IRA through payroll.
• Holiday Leave - Employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year including a floating holiday to use on a day of their choosing.
• Vacation/Sick Leave - Employees accrue vacation and sick leave at competitive rates.
• Basic Life Insurance - Upon hire, employees are enrolled in basic life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to them.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Available to all employees, the EAP, provides a variety of free services, including anything from visits with a mental health provider to finding quality pet care.
• Wellness Incentive Program - Employees are eligible to participate in an annual Wellness Program with quarterly incentives including an additional day off.
• Optional Benefits - Other optional benefits available to employees include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, and Short & Long Term Disability.