Streets & Stormwater Technician I

Largo

9d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

This semi-professional work includes inspection, maintenance, and construction activities related to stormwater facilities, rights of way, and roadways under the City's jurisdiction. It must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the City of Largo's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Regulations. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a supervisor or designated supervisor to ensure adherence to schedules, safety, and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and three (3) years of experience in the operation of trucks, tractors, or other equipment related to Stormwater and Roadway construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Must possess a Florida Class B CDL License
• For continued employment, must possess or obtain before an employee's anniversary date in position: Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification, NIMS Training, FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification, FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification
• Knowledge of, or ability, to learn Federal, State, County, and local government regulations with regard to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit
• Ability to be trained in the operation of trucks, tractors, and other light equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor
• General knowledge of chemicals, fertilizers, herbicides, and cleaning chemicals
• Ability to hear radio and phone and understand what others say in normal conversation and on the telephone.
• Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone.
• Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal print.
• The work requires driving and possession of a valid Florida CDL as designated by the position assigned.
• The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains street and stormwater facilities throughout the City and reports needed repairs to the supervisor
• Operates Class-A CDL vehicles in transporting equipment and other materials to and from job sites or other locations as needed
• Operates small power tools to maintain roadways, City right-of-ways, or recreation areas
• Operates small equipment, portable mixers, box blades, and other equipment as directed
• Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of equipment, performs minor maintenance and routine housekeeping on assigned equipment
• Operates equipment, including forklifts, flatbed trucks, asphalt trucks, tractor-mowers, and mini-wheel dump trucks
• Handles chemicals for waterways and roadway spraying
• Sets line and grade for roadway and stormwater construction
• Inspects, maintains, repairs, or constructs streets, alleyways, easements, right-of-ways, sidewalks, waterways, ditches, culverts, and other stormwater facilities throughout the system
• Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of equipment
• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
• Performs related work as required.
• As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Benefits

• Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work life balance.
• Largo provides medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness benefits.
• Additional benefits include flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) along with paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Supplemental life is offered at additional cost.
• Full-time team members are enrolled in a Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match.
• All team members are eligible to open an optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b).
• Benefits also include 11 paid leave days and 24 hour full access to fitness centers.
• Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED