STORMWATER WORKER III

Under regular supervision, act as a lead worker in performing technically skilled public works maintenance and construction activities. Employees in this class typically operate a variety of tools, vehicles and equipment to accomplish duties to include the operations on the Vacuum Truck. Work usually requires maintaining close engineering tolerances.  Assists in the supervision and review of work performed by maintenance crews. Reports to Stormwater / Street Superintendent or designee.

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Leads personnel in performing a variety of construction and maintenance activities including but not limited to repairing canal crossings and concrete surfaces.  Also rebuilding and reshaping roadway shoulders and drainage systems, cleaning and replacing culverts and catch-basins.  Placing riprap along canal banks.  Performs concrete repairs.

Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as vehicle, truck, asphalt roller, street cutter, compactor, striping machine, power tools, hand tools, telephone, two-way radio, computer and any other equipment to perform the work.

Able to operate the vacuum truck. On a limited basis, operate tracked and wheeled earthmoving, road-building and other related equipment such as road rollers, combination backhoes with hydraulic loading lift and back hoe digging shovel; skid steer loaders and dozers.

Drives vehicle to worksite unless it is transported in other vehicle and makes settings of the attachments, if required.  Transports construction equipment; performs operator pre-checks on equipment, checks lubricants, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems and makes necessary minor adjustments.

Performs such operations as loading earth, gravel or other loose materials onto trucks, installing concrete catch basins, and underground stormwater drainage pipes.

Assists in the inspections of canal systems for aquatic plant encroachment.  Assists in the application of herbicide or biological agent.  Removes obstructions hindering water movement.

Assists in applying herbicides to the roadsides, medians and waterways owned and operated by the City and ensures that signs are posted to notify public of pending pesticide applications.  Performs mechanical harvesting, removes plant material manually when conditions permit.

Assists in the removal of vegetation from canals and waterways and clean up of canal debris and tree removal. Removes extraneous material from waterways which may include heavy objects, dead fish and containers of unknown contents.

Lays-out construction projects in accordance with specifications.  Constructs forms and pours concrete for concrete slabs, sidewalks and curbing.

Trains subordinate personnel in equipment usage, safety, and construction / maintenance techniques.

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.

Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks; assures the establishment of safe work zones and compliance with all applicable safety requirements.

Performs simple maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Responds to emergencies 24 hours a day.

Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Requires the ability to compare and / or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Requires the ability to compare and / or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Must be able to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide.

Requires the ability of speaking and / or signaling people to convey or exchange information.  Includes receiving assignments and / or directions from supervisors.

Requires the ability to read a variety of work orders, equipment instructions, maps, safety warnings, etc.

Must be able to speak with clarity, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers and supervisors.

Requires the ability to understand detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.  Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline.   The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a significant degree.

Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items including control knobs, switches, power tools, hand tools, etc.  Must have medium levels of eye / hand / foot coordination.

Requires the ability to talk and / or hear :   (talking : expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words, hearing :   perceiving nature of sounds by ear).  Must be able to hear and understand communications through a telephone.

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in using specialized machinery and to operate motor vehicles.

Education & Experience Requirements :

Requires high school diploma or GED, and at least three years experience performing public works or large scale commercial construction / maintenance tasks, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Must have a valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL with an "N" endorsement; a Stormwater Class "C" or Stormwater Level 1 Certificate; and obtain an OSHA approved trench safety certificate within the six (6) month probationary period. Experience operating a Jet Vac or Vacuum Truck preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requires high school diploma or GED, and at least three years experience performing public works or large scale commercial construction / maintenance tasks, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  Must have a valid State of Florida Class "B" CDL with an "N" endorsement; a Stormwater Class "C" or Stormwater Level 1 Certificate; and obtain an OSHA approved trench safety certificate within the six (6) month probationary period. Experience operating a Jet Vac or Vacuum Truck preferred.