Stormwater Drainage Maintenance Tech

Jimmy Jazz; Maumelle (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz in Maumelle, AR is seeking a Drainage Maintenance Crew Laborer I to clean, repair, and maintain city stormwater and drainage systems. You will remove debris, clear flows, report hazards, and assist with repairs and site restoration.

Requirements include a high school diploma, nonexempt status, and the ability to operate City vehicles and equipment. Prior stormwater or drainage experience is preferred, with safety training essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• experience and/or training in stormwater maintenance, construction, landscaping, concrete work, utility work, etc.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stormwater and drainage maintenance work as directed by the Drainage Maintenance Crew Lead, and Street Department Supervisor.
• Clean and clear inlets, basins, ditches, culverts, pipes, flow lines, and other drainage areas.
• Assist with drainage repair, erosion control, pipe exposure, inlet repairs, basin repairs, and site restoration.
• Report visible hazards, blocked drainage flows, damaged infrastructure, and unsafe conditions to the Drainage Maintenance Crew Lead or Street Department Supervisor.
• Perform field work for stormwater and drainage maintenance activities in compliance with established City and Departmental policies and procedures to support the effective and efficient operation of the Street Department.
• Assist the Drainage Maintenance Crew Lead and Street Department Supervisor with drainage maintenance, corrective repairs, preventative inspections, and drainage response activities.
• Clean and remove leaves, sediment, trash, branches, debris, and other obstructions from storm drain inlets, basins, culverts, pipes, ditches, flow lines, headwalls, outfalls, and other drainage structures.
• Dig, shovel, grade, load, haul, rake, sweep, and perform site preparation related to stormwater and drainage maintenance.
• Assist with pipe exposure, pipe replacement support, inlet top repair, minor concrete repair, ditch grading, erosion control placement, riprap installation, and restoration of disturbed areas.
• Identify visible site conditions, water flow, restrictions, erosion, sediment buildup, damaged structures, collapsed areas, exposed pipe, and other concerns that may require follow-up review.
• Report immediate safety concerns involving open inlets, collapsed structures, undermined pavement, sinkholes, exposed pipe, flooding, erosion near roadways or sidewalks, and unsafe conditions within public rights-of-way or city-maintained areas.
• Stage and maintain work zones using traffic control devices, cones, barricades, signage, and other safety measures as directed, and in accordance with City procedures.
• Operate City vehicles, trailers, hand tools, power tools, compact equipment used in street and drainage maintenance, as authorized and assigned.
• Loads, unloads, transports, and organizes tools, materials and equipment as needed.
• Assist with documenting work completed, visible infrastructure conditions, materials used, equipment used, safety concerns, and follow-up needs in the applicable City work order, asset management, or reporting system as directed.
• Respond to storm events, roadway flooding, blocked drainage flow, and other emergency drainage-related service calls as required.
• Communicate with supervisors, crew members, other City employees, contractors, utility representatives, and residents in a professional manner when performing duties.
• Follow safe work practices, use required personal protective equipment, and maintain awareness of traffic, equipment, water flow, uneven ground, and other field hazards.
• Maintain vehicles, tools, equipment, and assigned work areas in clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Operate a computer or mobile device to manage work order, asset management, database, spreadsheet, and word processing software in the performance of essential job functions.
• Complete other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of stormwater maintenance

Site safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jimmy Jazz in Maumelle, AR is seeking a Drainage Maintenance Crew Laborer I to clean, repair, and maintain city stormwater and drainage systems. You will remove debris, clear flows, report hazards, and assist with repairs and site restoration.

Requirements include a high school diploma, nonexempt status, and the ability to operate City vehicles and equipment. Prior stormwater or drainage experience is preferred, with safety training essential.