Stormwater Maintenance Technician

$16.95 - $19.92/hour DOQ Full-Time + employer paid benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement) Job Title: Stormwater Maintenance Technician Department: Public Works Reports To: Field Operations Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Grade: 103 SUMMARY: Supports the Citys Stormwater Management Program by performing a variety of critical duties, including: storm sewer system cleaning and maintenance, inspections of system components, evaluation of commercial and residential stormwater management features, installation of stormwater controls, and operation of specialized stormwater maintenance equipment (e.g., Street Sweeper and PipeHunter). Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are not to be construed as an exclusive or all-inclusive listing of skills and abilities required to perform the job. Management may delegate other responsibilities as required. Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Duties Locate, review, and apply relevant policies, codes, ordinances, regulations, and statutes related to stormwater management.Conduct inspections of storm sewer system components, including inlets, culverts, outfalls, retention systems (public and private), and roadside swales.Perform Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Inspections at City and commercial facilities to ensure compliance with stormwater management best practices.Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of stormwater management controls in accordance with City regulations and environmental standards. Operations & Equipment Management Operate and maintain the Citys Street Sweeper (Commercial Drivers License preferred) and Storm Sewer Cleaning Equipment (e.g., PipeHunter).Perform preventative maintenance on department equipment to ensure proper functionality and longevity.Assist with stormwater infrastructure improvements, such as drainage repairs and erosion control measures. Emergency & On-Call Response Respond to stormwater-related emergencies, including flooding, system blockages, and infrastructure failures.Set up traffic controls, pumping systems, and temporary containment measures to mitigate stormwater hazards.Provide emergency response support for tree removal, debris clearance, and other public works operations as needed.Participate in an on-call rotation, including after-hours and weekend availability. Administrative & Reporting Duties Maintain accurate inspection logs, work orders, and maintenance records.Prepare reports using Microsoft Word and Excel to document inspection findings, maintenance activities, and regulatory compliance.Stay informed on stormwater management policies, key functions, and operational processes through self-directed learning and training.Other DutiesPerform additional responsibilities as assigned by management to support stormwater infrastructure maintenance and public safety. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: High school education, experience in Public Works or Utilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and office equipment operation. A Commercial Drivers License is preferred but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be physically able to operate a variety of essential job-related machines and office equipment. Must be able to move or carry essential job-related objects or materials. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to interpret, compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional or identifiable characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of complex data, legislation, ordinances, statutes, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Required to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to communicate with and before others using correct English. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision within the scope of respective job duties and tasks; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract, multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; complete basic algebraic equations, generate and interpret graphs and diagrams; determine time and weight and interpret same as may be appropriate. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to utilize job related equipment in the course of accomplishing job duties and tasks associated with respective primary duties. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to interact with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public and elected officials). This position is multi-tasked and requires the ability to perform under maximum stress when confronted with short deadlines, heavy workloads, conflicting interests and high customer demand. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Continuing Education Certifications Training Involvement in relevant professional or technical associations Serving on City committees Volunteering to take responsibility for special projects, cross training