Stormwater Operator D

City of Miami Beach•Miami Beach, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to train to perform skilled work involving the operation, repair and maintenance of the City of Miami Beach's stormwater system. Employees in this classification ensure safe working conditions, and maintain stormwater flow. This position reports to the Storm Field Supervisor. This position is a trainee position and promotion to Stormwater Operator C is required with 18 months to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach. Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Demonstrated desire to serve the public.
Must obtain a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association issued Stormwater Technician level C certification within 18 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) within 12 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
This position is subject to random drug/alcohol testing as required under the Federal Department of Transportation's Random Testing for CDL drivers.
Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies.
Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility.
City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.

Responsibilities

Installs collection system mains, catch basins, flow control devises.
Cleans system, including pumping stations and clears flow stoppages.
Locates the City of Miami Beach's underground stormwater piping for other utilities and contractors.
Operates heavy equipment when required; instructs others on the operation of equipment and tools.
Sets up maintenance of traffic around job site to ensure safety and monitors traffic conditions.
Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as assigned.
Assists mechanics and other tradesmen in routine maintenance and repair of the system and equipment.
Performs maintenance and repair of buildings, tanks and yard piping; maintains grounds, and cleaning walkways and roadways.
Cleans, oils, and maintains equipment and tools.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Documents all preventive maintenance accomplished on facilities, tanks, pipes, valves, and containment systems.
Plans, estimates and purchases all materials required for construction of new stormwater special projects and various other types of projects.
Documents fund expenditures and materials use.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other department representative, and stakeholders as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.