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Salary Range:
$ $32.85
This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.
Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents.
Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders.
If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization.
We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
Position SummaryPerforms responsible and skilled work engaging in complex maintenance activities and operates light to heavy equipment to improve the effectiveness of Storm Water drainage infrastructure and floodplain buyout properties at numerous locations throughout Mecklenburg County.
This position, under mínimalsupervision, is responsible for operating technically complex equipment and ensuring safety procedures are followed during Storm Water operations.
This position, under mínimal supervision, is responsible for providing advanced skilled work within the environmental division and may train others within this job series.
More About the Role:
Mecklenburg CountyStorm Water Operations conducts a wide variety of maintenance, construction, landscaping, and repair activities throughout the County with a focus on Storm Water conveyance systems and floodplains.
What Will I be Doing:
The Storm Water Technician Series engages in maintenance, construction, landscaping, and repair activities requiring the use of hand tools, powered tools, and medium to heavy equipment (tractors, skid steers, excavators, dump trucks); chemical and physical vegetation management; structural demolition projects; removal of debris blocking stream channels, stream stabilization projects; routine equipment maintenance and repair; tree assessment and removal; and a variety of similar activities.
Who Will I be Working With:
Essential Functions
Operate a variety of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, excavators, skid-steers angle-blade dozers;
Load heavy equipment onto trailers and transports heavy equipment to jobsite locations in heavy
traffic conditions;
Remove debris blockages from streams under unpredictable conditions;
Provide training to new or less skilled employees in equipment operation and work procedures;
may assign work and serve as a team leader in the absence of higher level supervision;
Operate equipment on private property within easements, around underground utilities and other
locations requiring skill and care;
Coordinate work with sub-contractors and reviews materials and workmanship;
Estimate time, materials, and costs;
Maintain records and make reports as required;
Respond appropriately to issues, complaints, or concerns brought forth by the public regarding
environmental and drainage concerns;
Perform complex maintenance and related care of diesel equipment used in Storm Water
operations;
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of trucks and tools;
Ensure safe work zones for personnel and equipment;
Operate Storm Water vehicles that require a CDL
Perform work assignments in all weather conditions
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of six years of experience.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina drivers license and County drivers permit;
Depending on the area of assignment, may require a Class A CDL with one or more of the
following endorsements, H(Hazardous Materials), N(Tank Vehicle), P (Passenger Transport), S
(School Bus/Passenger Transport), T (Double/Triples), or X (Tanker and hazardous Materials).
Depending upon the area of assignment, may require a NC Pesticide Applicator License
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of trade methods and practices associated with Storm Water conveyances,
natural streams, landscaping, construction
