Job Description

Posting number: 202300569

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Job classification: Senior Storm Water Technician

Posting type: General

Categories: Public Works, Stormwater

Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Stormwater Technician to join our Public Works Department. This is a crucial role responsible for maintaining and improving Chatham County's stormwater systems. The ideal candidate will be a supervisor and expert in operating specialized equipment like CCTV and Jet-Vac trucks and will have a strong background in heavy equipment operation and roadside maintenance.

Examples of duties

• Acts as the supervising operator of the CCTV equipment and primary driver/operator of JetVac equipment.
• Performs inspections of stormwater systems, including storm drainage structures, piping, ditches, ponds, and tide gates.
• Drives trucks to transport crews, material, and equipment.
• Inspects pipes, catch basins, ditches, swales, tide gates, and outfalls to determine the capability of appropriate stormwater conveyance.
• Initiates work orders for items inspected that require further maintenance and repair to include preliminary problem identification, recommendations for solution, and mitigating maintenance of problems found when applicable.
• Performs ground maintenance within rights of way, including removal of leaves, weeds, and/or other vegetative overgrowth and debris from storm drains, drainage, ditches, and catch basins.
• Removes litter and debris from roadway curbs, shoulders, inlets, medians, and sidewalks.
• Clears and collects weeds, underbrush, litter, and accumulated debris from work sites.
• Assists in responding to citizen complaints received regarding stormwater issues on private property, within rights of way or publicly owned areas by way of site visits and inspections.
• Utilizes CPS equipment to perform inspections and maintenance on stormwater systems.
• Sets up and takes down traffic control, including cones, barricades, signage, and other warning devices to ensure the safety of work crews and the public.
• Cleans up the work site upon completion of the job or secures the work site if returning.
• Performs routine maintenance and security for all assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least two (2) years of experience in heavy equipment operation and roadside maintenance, and
• At least one (1) year of experience operating CCTV and Jet-Vac trucks; and
• At least one (1) year of experience supervising the work of others; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License at the time of application.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) inspection.