STORMWATER OPERATOR II

PAY RATE: $18.23/HR

CDL Required

Position Summary:

This position performs general and specialized construction, maintenance and repair activities of rights-of-way, streets and stormwater infrastructure. Employees in this classification receive specific instructions pertaining to the programming, desired results, and work procedures that are carried out under general supervision. Employee shall be assigned to one or several functions within the classification depending upon the needs of the department, including on-call duty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Operates one or more of the following most work days on a daily basis:

A. Tractor/Mower
B. Back hoe, loader
C. Large trucks and trailers
D. Skid loader

• Assists team in construction and maintenance activities including, but not limited to stormwater system, streets and rights-of-way.

• Maintains equipment and tools by greasing and cleaning. Services truck on a daily basis by checking fluid and oil levels.

• Assists with obtaining and setting up equipment, tools and materials needed for work. Assists in setting up barricades and other warning devices to channel traffic around construction areas or other hazards.

• Works under all weather conditions to make repair and restore services to customers.

• Prepares daily activity sheets and other documentation as required.

• May be assigned to operate heavier equipment or alternate duties on temporarily, in emergency or for cross-training purposes.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.]

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the equipment, material and practices used in stormwater, streets and rights-of-way infrastructure maintenance and repair.

• Skilled in the use of construction trade tools and equipment.

• Ability to safely operate power hand tools, light equipment and trucks.

• Ability to read and interpret simple sketches and construction drawings.

• Ability to make independent action without constant supervision.

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors and the public.

• Ability to work in/or around traffic, working around underground utilities: electric, gas, phone/fiber optics, cable TV, water, sewer lines, etc.

• Ability to be a dedicated, supportive member of our team.

Ability to perform manual work under adverse weather condition for extended periods of time.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

• Three (3) year’s experience in construction maintenance and repair.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Class “B” CDL Florida driver's license.

• Current Florida Department of Transportation Approved Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Intermediate Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months.

• Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator – Level I or ability to obtain within six (6) months.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Essential Physical Abilities:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable

Environmental Conditions:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable

Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Disclaimers:

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.