Storm Drainage Maintenance Technician

City of Amarillo; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Utility Worker for its Drainage Utility to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in inspecting, cleaning, maintaining and constructing the storm water drainage system. This role is weather essential and may require outdoor work in varied conditions.

Under supervision, you will operate light and medium equipment, assist in maintenance tasks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while contributing to reliable drainage infrastructure for the community.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of storm sewer drainage systems.
• Perform general construction within the storm water system.
• Enters confined spaces, when necessary, to inspect piping systems, retrieve camera equipment, remove large debris, perform general maintenance to storm sewer drainage system, etc.
• Complies with occupational safety rules and practices, and the application of standard work zone traffic control procedures.
• Performs manual labor when necessary to assist in the performance of various tasks.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Weather resilience

Confined spaces

Equipment operation

Hand tools

Traffic control

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Skid Steer

Backhoe

Vactor/Jet Truck

12 yard dump truck

Job description

The City of Amarillo is seeking a Utility Worker for its Drainage Utility to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in inspecting, cleaning, maintaining and constructing the storm water drainage system. This role is weather essential and may require outdoor work in varied conditions.

Under supervision, you will operate light and medium equipment, assist in maintenance tasks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while contributing to reliable drainage infrastructure for the community.