Stormwater Maintenance Worker

City of Olathe•Waynesboro, VA

11d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Olathe is seeking applicants for a Stormwater Maintenance Worker position to perform maintenance and repair of the City’s stormwater infrastructure. This is a hands-on, outdoor position that helps protect public safety, improve drainage, and support environmental stewardship across the community. This opportunity may be a strong fit for candidates with experience in construction, public works, landscaping, parks maintenance, utilities, drainage, horticulture, equipment operation, or other outdoor labor roles. Candidates may be hired at the I, II, or III level depending on qualifications and experience. This is an entry level, semi- skilled, position under the direction of a Stormwater Team Supervisor, serving on a designated work crew. Work includes maintaining water control structures (storm water inlets, boxes, and pipes), erosion control structures, open channels (natural & improved), detention and retention ponds, vegetation maintenance and establishment, system inspection and verification of new and existing structures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record
Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsement must be obtained within six months of employment.
Work zone safety certification, flagging, confined space, shoring, and snow fighter training must be obtained within one year of employment.
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor labor
Ability to work in varying weather conditions
Ability to work in muddy, wet, uneven, or confined environments
Stamina for lifting, digging, standing, and repetitive labor

Nice To Haves

Related experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, natural resource management, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
One to two years of experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, natural resource management, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
At least two years of experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, natural resource management, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred for a Stormwater Maintenance Worker III new hire.

Responsibilities

Cleaning, repairing, and maintaining storm drains, ditches, channels, culverts, and other drainage infrastructure
Removing debris, sediment, and vegetation that affect water flow
Performing landscape and vegetation maintenance in and around stormwater facilities
Operating hand tools, power tools, trucks, trailers, and maintenance equipment
Assisting with erosion control, drainage improvements, and infrastructure repairs
Supporting other Public Works operations as assigned, including storm response activities
Perform manual labor involving maintenance and repairs to storm drainage systems including pipe installation, concrete work, shovel work, spreading rock, loading or unloading trucks, transporting construction material, and cleaning drainage structures and ditches.
Assist in the construction and maintenance of stream stabilization measures and traditional infrastructure repairs.
Operate single axle dump trucks, snow removal equipment, mowing equipment, hand and power tools, and other mechanical equipment.
Maintain native vegetation along stream ways and stormwater treatment facilities (planting, watering, weeding, herbicide application, and mowing).
Adhere to all safety rules, practices and policies; develop and follow safe work habits; and alert supervisor to dangerous or unsafe conditions in the workplace or vehicle.
Perform work in confined spaces.
Perform on-call duties, snow removal, and other duties as required.