Streets & Stormwater Technician I, II or Senior

Largo

11d•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. The City of Largo is committed to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model that builds a flexible and resilient organization, intentionally building leadership capacity at all levels. Largo is recognized as a national Top Workplace for its innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce, offering competitive pay, robust professional development, generous benefits, and a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Trainee: One (1) year 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.
Technician I: 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.
Technician II: Five (5) 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.
Technician Senior: Eight (8) 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.
Trainee: Must possess a Florida CDL B permit with air brakes within six (6) months of hire and within 12 months of hire a permanent Class B license.
Technician I, II: Must possess a Florida Class B CDL License.
Technician Senior: Must possess a Florida Class A CDL with Tanker and Haz-Mat Endorsement.
Trainee: 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.
Technician I: 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.
Technician II: For continued employment, must possess or obtain before the end of the probationary period (6 months): Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification, NIMS Training, FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification. For continued employment, must possess or obtain before an employee's anniversary date in position: FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification, National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP).
Technician Senior: For continued employment, must possess or obtain before the end of the probationary period (6 months): Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification, NIMS Training, Hazardous Material Certification, FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification. For continued employment, must possess or obtain before an employee's anniversary date in position: FSA Stormwater Level I & Level 2 or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification, National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP).
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn Federal, State, County, and local government regulations with regard to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.

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.
Functions as Crew Leader when needed.
Certified to train other staff and employees in the safe and proper operation of heavy equipment.
Operates equipment including street sweeper, vacuum truck, closed caption television truck (CCTV), and Gradall.
Reads and follows blueprints.
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

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Paid life insurance
AD&D coverage
Optional supplemental life insurance
Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan with a generous City match (for full-time team members)
Optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b) plans
11 paid holidays
24/7 access to fitness centers
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development opportunities