Storm Water Maintenance Worker

City-of-South-Jordan-; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Jordan is seeking a Storm Water Maintenance Worker to support the storm drain system with entry-level construction, installation, and maintenance tasks. You will gain hands-on experience operating heavy equipment and performing routine maintenance across the City infrastructure.

Requirements include graduation from High School or GED and a valid Utah Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement (or ability to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or G.E.D.
• Valid Utah Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• At least 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including sweepers, camera trucks, vac-trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, and light trucks, in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City storm drain system.
• Operate, clean, and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment to assure proper working order.
• Observe and report conditions throughout the City, such as tilted stop signs, road debris, or unauthorized use of fire hydrants, so needed work can be addressed.
• Observe and actively participate in work zone safety procedures and follow safety principles when operating vehicles and equipment.
• Perform the duties of a Sanitation Maintenance Worker on a rotational basis as assigned.
• Participate in compensated on-call rotations and uncompensated standby rotations as assigned. On-call assignments require availability by phone and response to the work site within one hour. Employees must be able to travel to the Public Works building within 45 minutes.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the City of South Jordan as a Storm Water Maintenance Worker! $23.79 - $34.27 DOQ

The Storm Water Maintenance Worker performs entry-level construction, installation, and maintenance work supporting the City's storm drain and related infrastructure systems. This hands-on role helps maintain reliable storm water operations and supports the safe management of runoff throughout the South Jordan community.

What You'll Do:

• Operate heavy equipment, including sweepers, camera trucks, vac-trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, and light trucks, in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City storm drain system.
• Operate, clean, and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment to assure proper working order.
• Observe and report conditions throughout the City, such as tilted stop signs, road debris, or unauthorized use of fire hydrants, so needed work can be addressed.
• Observe and actively participate in work zone safety procedures and follow safety principles when operating vehicles and equipment.
• Perform the duties of a Sanitation Maintenance Worker on a rotational basis as assigned.
• Participate in compensated on-call rotations and uncompensated standby rotations as assigned. On-call assignments require availability by phone and response to the work site within one hour. Employees must be able to travel to the Public Works building within 45 minutes.

Who You Are:

• Graduation from High School or G.E.D.
• Valid Utah Class A Commercial Driver License with Tanker Endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• At least 18 years of age or older.

Why Join South Jordan?

• Help maintain the storm drain infrastructure that supports effective runoff management throughout the community.
• Gain hands-on experience operating and maintaining a variety of heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools.
• Work in a role where safety, reliable service, and attention to community conditions are part of the everyday work.
• Contribute to a City team committed to service, communication, and excellence in serving South Jordan residents.

This position is open until November 15, 2026.

A complete list of essential functions and minimum requirements of this position may be viewed on the job description, located on the City'swebsite - https://sjc.utah.gov/502/Job-Descriptions.

It is the policy of the City of South Jordan to provide equal employment opportunity in City government for all persons; to prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy genetics, or disability.