Streets & Stormwater Technician I, II or Senior

Largo•Largo, FL

9d•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. All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

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
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 (Trainee)
Must possess a Florida Class B CDL License (Technician I, II)
Must possess a Florida Class A CDL with Tanker and Haz-Mat Endorsement (Technician Senior)
Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification (required for continued employment for all levels)
NIMS Training (required for continued employment for all levels)
FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification (required for continued employment for all levels)
FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification (required for continued employment for Trainee, Technician I, II, and Senior)
Pinellas County – Landscaping Best Management Practices (Trainee)
National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) (Technician II, Senior)
Hazardous Material Certification (Technician Senior)
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 operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.

Nice To Haves

FSA Stormwater Level 2 (Technician Senior)

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.