Senior Stormwater & Roadway Maintenance Lead

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Savannah is seeking a Stormwater Maintenance Worker to perform complex maintenance and repairs on the city's stormwater system and related infrastructure.

You will assist a crew, operate and transport equipment, and ensure safety and quality across tasks from drainage upkeep to road surface repairs. A valid driver's license and basic maintenance experience are required; on-call response during emergencies may be expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential duties.
• Knowledge of job-related safety hazards and precautionary methods.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists an assigned crew; ensures the crew has adequate supplies to complete the assignment.
• Transports vehicles to the city shop for routine maintenance and services as needed.
• Performs concrete and asphalt repair of public roadways, parking lots, curbs and sidewalks.
• Maintains storm drainage systems.
• Estimates cost of repairs; selects and requisitions necessary equipment and related supplies; oversees all work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness, and safety; inspects completed work to ensure quality.
• Provides maintenance and repair work and supervises a small work crew; assigns, reviews, and inspects work; guides task performance; trains and develops employees; provides input to employee performance appraisals; promotes and observes safe work practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains stormwater facilities, including mowing grass, removing litter, repairing fences and other equipment.
• Responds to emergencies after hours and on weekends.
• Serves as a member of the Critical Workforce during hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Skills

Oral communication

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Priority setting

Organizing work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Savannah is seeking a Stormwater Maintenance Worker to perform complex maintenance and repairs on the city's stormwater system and related infrastructure.

You will assist a crew, operate and transport equipment, and ensure safety and quality across tasks from drainage upkeep to road surface repairs. A valid driver's license and basic maintenance experience are required; on-call response during emergencies may be expected.