STORMWATER TECHNICIAN I

General Description

The purpose of this position is to provide Stormwater maintenance, installation and inspection. Building, maintenance, installation and inspection of catch basins, storm pipes/inlets/outlets/drains/ditches/etc.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, installs and maintains stormwater systems throughout the City
• Builds and repairs catch basins, installs storm pipe, and inspects and cleans storm system
• Operates a variety of light equipment, as well as, hand tools in performance of job duties
• Assists in setting up trenching and shoring as required
• Perform confined space entries when needed
• Build and repair catch basins to include setting elevations and laying out location; excavate and build catch basins with brick, block and cement
• Change out slabs and grates for catch basins
• Operate Jet/Vacuum combination truck to jet/vacuum lines and catch basins
• Frequently requires emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, and noisy/distracting environment
• Set up traffic control when necessary
• Wash road/landscape as needed
• Maintain machines and equipment in proper working order
• Support Inclement Weather Operations: Work outside of regular schedule, throughout inclement weather conditions (i.e. snow and ice) by operating spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways
• Ensures Workplace Safety: Proactively identifies, removes and/or reports potential safety hazards
• Takes steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items
• Complies with City, State, and Federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties
• Ensures equipment and property safety
• Using smart phone, tablet and/or computer, completes work orders on a regular basis.
• Refers to equipment operator's manuals, policy and procedure manuals, codes/laws/regulations, etc.
• Uses a variety of equipment and tools such as lightweight trucks, shovels, rakes, lawn mower, axes, chain saws, weed eater, and various other supplies in the performance of job duties.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the Public Services Supervisor, other City employees, and the public.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a high school or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in the field of Stormwater and Stormwater maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Continuously requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, vision, bending, crouching, hearing, and twisting

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• First aid/CPR, Traffic Control training, and Pipe Installation trainings

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.