Stormwater Field Technician Trainee

City-of-Miami-Beach; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Miami Beach seeks a Stormwater Field Trainee to learn installation, maintenance and repair of the stormwater system. You will assist with planning, safety, documentation and coordination under the Storm Field Supervisor.

Role requires safety-mindedness, English communication and a pathway to obtain Stormwater Technician level C certification and a Florida CDL within set timelines. Shift work includes nights and weekends; promotion to Operator C is expected within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and a demonstrated desire to serve the public.
• Must obtain a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association issued Stormwater Technician level C certification within 18 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) within 12 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
• This position is subject to random drug/alcohol testing as required under the Federal Department of Transportation's Random Testing for CDL drivers.
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.
• This position is a trainee position and promotion to Stormwater Operator C is required with 18 months to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
• Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Installs collection system mains, catch basins, flow control devises.
• Cleans system, including pumping stations and clears flow stoppages.
• Locates underground stormwater piping for other utilities and contractors.
• Operates heavy equipment when required; instructs others on operation of equipment and tools.
• Sets up maintenance of traffic around job site to ensure safety and monitors traffic conditions.
• Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as assigned.
• Assists mechanics and other tradesmen in routine maintenance and repair of the system and equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repair of buildings, tanks and yard piping; maintains grounds, and cleaning walkways and roadways.
• Cleans, oils, and maintains equipment and tools.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Documents all preventive maintenance accomplished on facilities, tanks, pipes, valves, and containment systems.
• Plans, estimates and purchases all materials required for construction of new stormwater special projects and various other types of projects.
• Documents fund expenditures and materials use.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other department representative, and stakeholders as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Skills

Desire to serve public

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Florida CDL Class B

Job description

City of Miami Beach seeks a Stormwater Field Trainee to learn installation, maintenance and repair of the stormwater system. You will assist with planning, safety, documentation and coordination under the Storm Field Supervisor.

Role requires safety-mindedness, English communication and a pathway to obtain Stormwater Technician level C certification and a Florida CDL within set timelines. Shift work includes nights and weekends; promotion to Operator C is expected within 18 months.