Storm Water Tech III

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•$20 - $28

About The Position

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality. More About the Role: Mecklenburg County Storm Water Operations conducts a wide variety of maintenance, construction, landscaping, and repair activities throughout the County with a focus on storm water conveyance systems and floodplains. The Storm Water Technician Series engages in maintenance, construction, landscaping, and repair activities requiring the use of hand tools, powered tools, and medium to heavy equipment (tractors, skid steers, excavators, dump trucks); chemical and physical vegetation management; structural demolition projects; removal of debris blocking stream channels, stream stabilization projects; routine equipment maintenance and repair; tree assessment and removal; and a variety of similar activities. This position works alongside a diverse team of Storm Water Technicians and Supervisors with varying skill levels, years of experience, and certifications which may include CDLs and pesticide application licenses. Position Summary Performs general to specialized maintenance, construction, and landscaping activities to improve the effectiveness of storm water drainage systems and floodplain buyout properties at numerous locations throughout Mecklenburg County. This position, under direct supervision, is primarily responsible for performing manual labor, semi-skilled work, and skilled technical work within the environmental division. Position will operate various landscaping and construction equipment such as chainsaws, weedeaters, skid-steer loaders, tractors, ATVs, backhoes, dozers, excavators and may operate CDL required heavy trucks depending on area of assignment.

Requirements

Minimum of four years of directly related experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Yes
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina drivers license
Requires a County driving permit
Depending on the area of assignment, may require a Class A CDL with one or more of the following endorsements, H(Hazardous Materials), N(Tank Vehicle), P (Passenger Transport), S (School Bus/Passenger Transport), T (Double/Triples), or X (Tanker and hazardous Materials).
Depending upon area of assignment, may require a NC Pesticide Applicator License

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of trade methods and practices associated with storm water conveyances, natural streams, landscaping, construction and demolition
Working knowledge of safety regulations and practices
Depending on area of assignment, a Class A CDL and NC Pesticide Applicators license
Ability to safely and effectively operate medium to heavy equipment including tractors, skidsteers, tandem axle dump trucks, excavators and dozers.

Responsibilities

Operate medium to large heavy equipment associated with the demolition of structures, stream channel work and landscaping
Perform routine maintenance and related care of equipment used in daily activities
Prepare daily inspection reports, pre-trip inspections, logs, and operating records for equipment and infrastructure
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and tools
Perform general landscaping and property maintenance including debris removal, invasive plant treatment, and hazardous tree removal
Assist in the removal of blockages and debris within stream channels while wearing waders
Engage in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines
May provide direction to temporary labor engaged in various storm water activities
Monitor the safety of co-workers
Operate storm water vehicles that require a Class A CDL
Perform work assignments as required in all weather