Maintenance Specialist II - Stormwater Management

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midland, Texas is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform manual and semi-skilled work in stormwater and drainage maintenance, cleaning, repair, and construction. You will assist stormwater technicians and operate tools and small equipment outdoors in varying weather.

No supervisory duties; training is provided. Overtime during storms or emergencies may be required. A valid Texas driver’s license and safety training are necessary, with on-call rotation as part of the job.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in drainage maintenance, construction, landscaping, or underground utility work is preferred.
• Ability to learn safe operation of assigned tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, work orders, and maps.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains storm drain inlets, culverts, pipes, and related structures.
• Assists with drainage repairs, excavation, backfilling, and concrete work.
• Operates vehicles and tools after training and within license restrictions.
• Records work locations, quantities, and photos; uses Cityworks and GIS.
• Supports flood response and emergency drainage work as directed.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintains cleanliness of tools and areas.
• Assists with CCTV inspections and pipe jetting; assists with utility locating.
• Participates in on-call rotation and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Drainage maintenance

Construction

Landscaping

Concrete work

Underground utility maintenance

Verbal and written instructions

Smartphone/tablet data entry

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cityworks

GIS maps

CCTV inspections equipment

Vehicle operation

Job description

Performs manual and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, cleaning, repair, and construction of City stormwater and drainage infrastructure. Works under the direction of the assigned supervisor and assists stormwater technicians with field operations. Helps maintain drainage capacity, reduce localized flooding, and protect water quality. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Tasks and Working Conditions Work is primarily outdoors and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying tools and materials. Work occurs on uneven, muddy, slippery, or sloped terrain and near drainage structures, moving equipment, and vehicular traffic. Uses team lifting or mechanical assistance for loads that cannot be handled safely. Exposure may include extreme heat and cold, rain, dust, noise, insects, vegetation, fumes, and potentially contaminated stormwater or debris. Must perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and follow established safety procedures, including restrictions on entering floodwater or confined spaces.

Work Schedule

Normally Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. Overtime and changes in schedule may be required for storms, emergencies, or operational needs. Participation in the on-call rotation is a requirement of this position. Must remain available during assigned on-call periods and respond to callouts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in accordance with division procedures.

• Cleans and maintains storm drain inlets, culverts, drainage pipes, outfalls, channels, basins, and related structures by removing litter, sediment, vegetation, and other obstructions.
• Mows, trims weeds and brush, and maintains drainage flow lines and access routes in City drainage facilities and easements.
• Assists with drainage repairs and construction, including excavation, pipe bedding and placement, backfilling, compaction, concrete work, erosion repairs, and restoration of disturbed areas.
• Checks assigned drainage facilities for blockages, erosion, damage, and unsafe conditions; documents observations and promptly reports needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Assists stormwater technicians with pipe jetting and closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections, including equipment setup, hose and cable handling, site cleanup, and recording field information.
• Assists authorized staff with storm sewer utility locating activities, including access, equipment setup, and marking support, after receiving appropriate training and direction.
• Assists with routine stormwater pump maintenance, debris removal, and setup of portable pumps and hoses as trained and assigned; reports equipment malfunctions.
• Supports flood response and recovery by placing barricades, operating low-water crossing gates as directed, clearing debris when safe, and assisting with emergency drainage work.
• Operates assigned vehicles, mowing equipment, hand and power tools, and light construction equipment after training and authorization and within license restrictions.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and routine preventive maintenance; reports defects and keeps vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas clean and orderly.
• Sets up and removes work-zone traffic control and performs flagging duties after training and as directed.
• Records work locations, completed quantities, labor, equipment, materials, and photographs in Cityworks or other assigned records; uses GIS maps and mobile devices to locate work.
• Follows safety procedures, uses required protective equipment, attends safety meetings, and reports hazards. Performs confined-space, excavation, and other specialized work only after required training and authorization.
• Uses proper material handling, spill prevention, and debris disposal practices. Reports suspected illicit discharges, dumping, or unusual conditions to the supervisor or Stormwater Administrator.
• Provides courteous assistance to the public, refers concerns to appropriate staff, assists other City divisions as assigned, and performs other related duties.

High school diploma or equivalent. No previous experience required; training is provided. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions may be considered.

Preferred Knowledge Abilities and Skills

Experience or training in drainage maintenance, construction, landscaping, concrete work, or underground utility maintenance is preferred. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, drainage maintenance methods and safe work practices around traffic, equipment, excavations, and water. Ability to learn the safe operation and care of assigned tools, vehicles, and equipment. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, work orders, maps, and basic sketches. Ability to use a smartphone or tablet, take clear photographs, and enter accurate information in electronic work records. Ability to recognize maintenance needs and hazards, communicate observations, and seek direction when conditions change. Ability to perform sustained physical work, work cooperatively with a crew, and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and the public.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver’s license and ability to meet City driving requirements. Complete assigned safety and equipment training. Operate vehicles or equipment requiring additional licenses or certifications only after obtaining the required credentials. A commercial driver’s license is not required for initial appointment to this position.

Competencies

Adaptability and flexibility; communication; customer service; dependability; personal organization; productivity; teamwork; and safety awareness.

Employee communicates with other employees in the work group. Will also work with equipment and vehicle operators in order to obtain information and make repairs.

Ability to safely use tools and equipment such as electrical tools, air compressor, paint gun and welding machine. Skill in the reading and practical application of manuals, blueprints and other similar specifications used by the city. Ability to read, measure and calculate types and sizes of materials needed for vehicle or equipment and repair and ability to reason amount of time that will be use in the process.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred with one to three years of experience in a related field. Valid Texas drivers license required.