Maintenance Worker 2 - Stormwater

City of Spring Hill, Tennessee; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Spring Hill, Tennessee seeks a semi-skilled/skilled Stormwater Technician to inspect sites, perform maintenance, operate equipment, and support the Storm Water Management Plan to ensure compliance with city and state standards.

You will conduct field inspections, document findings, repair stormwater infrastructure, control traffic in work zones, respond to flooding, and maintain records and reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Level 1 Stormwater Licensure is required.
• CDL is preferred.
• Construction experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction and site compliance with SWPPP, UPDS permits, land disturbance permits, and City Storm Water Management Ordinance.
• Inspect and maintain stormwater drainage systems (culverts, pipes, ditches, catch basins).
• Repair damaged stormwater infrastructure using hand and power tools.
• Operate equipment (dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, skid steers, vacuum trucks, mowers).
• Respond to flooding, drainage complaints, and emergency storm events.
• Install or replace stormwater pipes, inlets, grates, and erosion control measures.
• Complete inspection reports and maintenance records.

Skills

Public works knowledge

Read and interpret plans

Verbal and written communication

Contractor coordination

Traffic control awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Level 1 Stormwater Licensure

CDL preferred

Construction experience

Job description

This position is classified as semi-skilled/skilled, full-time, and non-exempt, reporting directly to the Stormwater Crew Leader and the Stormwater Superintendent. The role involves conducting field inspections, performing maintenance tasks, operating equipment, and assisting with the Storm Water Management Plan to ensure compliance with City and State standard specifications and safety regulations. Additionally, the position requires maintaining records and preparing reports on inspected projects.

• Conducts construction and site inspections for compliance with site SWPPP, UPDS permits, land disturbance permits and City Storm Water Management Ordinance.
• Performs related work as required.
• Inspect and maintain stormwater drainage systems, including culverts, pipes, ditches, and catch basins.
• Remove debris, sediment, vegetation, and obstructions from stormwater facilities.
• Repair damaged stormwater infrastructure using hand and power tools.
• Operate equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, skid steers, vacuum trucks, and mowers.
• Respond to flooding, drainage complaints, and emergency storm events.
• Install or replace stormwater pipes, inlets, grates, and erosion control measures.
• Perform routine mowing and vegetation management around drainage structures and retention ponds.
• Assist with street sweeping and debris removal as needed.
• Complete inspection reports, maintenance records, and work orders.
• Follow all OSHA, municipal, and environmental safety regulations.
• Assist with traffic control by setting up work zones using appropriate signage, barricades, and safety devices.
• Work in varying weather conditions and participate in emergency call-outs, overtime, or on-call rotations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Level 1 Stormwater Licensure required.
• CDL Preferred
• Construction Experience needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities for Successful Job Performance

• Considerable knowledge of public works construction management, inspection, methods and materials.
• Knowledge of surveying and surveying methods.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, other departments and the public.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and traffic control procedures

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background investigation.

Physical Requirements

• Employees must work and/or walk on various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain, and/or confined spaces.

• Must possess physical ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, or climb for prolonged periods of time; work with and around equipment and machinery; moderate or light lifting and carrying; operate motorized equipment and vehicles
• The employee occasionally works on excavations and roadways and is often exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles.

Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The City reserves the right to assign, modify, or remove duties and responsibilities as operational needs require.

Nothing in this job description creates an express or implied contract of employment. Employment with the City remains at will unless otherwise provided by applicable law or written agreement.