Stormwater Maintenance Worker I
About The Position
This is an entry-level skilled position responsible for maintaining the stormwater infrastructure in Lenexa, KS. The Municipal Services Department is a nationally accredited agency by the American Public Works Association. The position offers on-the-job training, assistance in earning a CDL, and opportunities for career growth through a career track program to achieve levels I, II, and III. The role involves maintaining storm drains, inlet structures, native vegetation, erosion control structures, water conveyance systems including underground piping, open channels, and detention/retention ponds. It also includes system inspection and verification of storm drainage infrastructure. Work is performed under the direction of a Stormwater Foreman, serving on a work crew of five or fewer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. or two years of experience in construction or landscape-related field.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements or obtain within 180 days from hire date.
- Must possess Work Zone Safety Certification, including Flagger.
- Must complete required NIMS IS-100 and IS-700 training within three months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of manual labor involving maintenance and repairs to storm drainage systems which include shovel work, spreading rock, loading or unloading trucks, transporting construction material, cutting tall grass and weeds, cleaning drainage structures, planting and weeding of erosion control type grasses and plants.
- Assists in the construction and maintenance of stream stabilization and restorations.
- Performs storm sewer system repair and replacement duties.
- Operates single and tandem axle dump trucks, farm tractors, snow removal equipment, mowing equipment, skid steer loaders, backhoes, front-end loaders, street sweepers, jet-vac, excavator, hand and power tools and other mechanical equipment.
- Performs native vegetation management including weed eating, herbicide application, mowing and prescribed burning.
- Performs �walk-around inspections� on equipment prior to operation, replenishes fluid levels and completes required log.
- Operates all machinery in a safe and judicious manner according to the manufacturer's operation manual.
- Cleans and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to assigned equipment as needed.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
- Responds to snow and ice removal and other emergencies including weekends, before and after hours and holidays.
- Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.
Benefits
- Defined career growth to reach a level III
- Clothing allowance (jeans, shirts, jackets) - $400 annually
- Boot allowance - $170 annually
- Personal protective equipment - city issued
- Additional $2.00 per hour on top of the base hourly rate of pay during the winter months
- On-the-job training
- Free or low cost on-site medical clinic
- Six weeks paid parental leave
- Work with the best equipment, tools and new vehicles
- 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
- Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year
- Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees
- Minimum 2 weeks' vacation for first year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave and personal leave
- Free individual membership to the Lenexa Rec Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
