Stormwater Maintenance Apprentice

Pinellastaxcollector; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FRS retirement

Deferred compensation programs

Wellness centers

Job summary

Pinellas County Government is seeking a Stormwater Maintenance Apprentice to perform outdoor, hands-on maintenance of ditches, pipes, and stormwater structures. You will inspect infrastructure, operate equipment, and support safe, efficient stormwater systems while responding to emergencies and standing by as needed.

Responsibilities include ditch cleaning, pipe repair, traffic control, and recordkeeping. Candidates should be able to work in all weather, climb, lift, and work in confined spaces;

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade or equivalent.
• 6 months laborer, groundskeeping, or field trades related work.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with labor tasks: ditch cleaning, stormwater pipe repair and installation, inspection of pipes, structures and ditches.
• Perform work in confined spaces (manholes).
• Control traffic movement through construction projects using signals.
• Perform recordkeeping duties as required.
• Operate mechanical and light construction equipment including pumps, compressors and generators.
• Maintenance work such as underdrain repair, stormwater pipe repair, and asphalt patching.

Skills

Physical stamina

GPS asset tracking

Equipment operation

Education

Completion of ninth grade

6 months laborer/groundskeeping experience

Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

Tools

None

Job description

Stormwater Maintenance Apprentice

Location: 22211 U.S. Highway 19 N Clearwater

Schedule: Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday 10/4

Build a Career That Makes a Difference!

Put your hands-on skills to work while earning excellent benefits and helping protect Pinellas County's waterways.

As a Stormwater Operations team member, you'll perform physically demanding outdoor work maintaining and repairing ditches, drainage systems, pipes, and stormwater structures. You'll inspect infrastructure, operate tools and equipment, and help keep our stormwater system functioning safely and efficiently.

What to Expect:

• Outdoor, hands-on work in all weather conditions
• Work in and around water and occasional confined spaces
• Standby rotation for overnight, weekend, and emergency storm response
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career with Pinellas County Government

What Would You Do?

• Assist with all labor tasks: ditch cleaning, stormwater pipe repair and installation, inspection of pipes, structures and ditches.

• Perform work in confined spaces (i.e. manholes).

• Control the movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects using sign and hand signals.

• Perform recordkeeping duties as required.

• Operate mechanical equipment and light construction equipment; sets up and operates pumps, compressors and generators.

• Perform maintenance work that may include: underdrain repair/replace, stormwater pipe repair/replacement, stormwater drainage structures repair/replacement, shoulder maintenance activities, asphalt patching and overlay, concrete work, stormwater conveyance maintenance, etc.

• Use of handheld power equipment (Concrete saws, drills, truck-mounted crane, needle guns, etc.) This shall include operating, cleaning, and simple maintenance of the tools.

• Maintenance of traffic operations and roadway hazard mitigation - flagging traffic for safety control, placing barricades, picking up dead animals, picking up trash and debris.

• Physically able to climb, stand for long periods of time, crawl inside storm pipes, lift, and swim.

• Respond to emergencies and standby call out duty (i.e. overtime, nights and weekend work).

• Effectively communicate with team members and supervisors.

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency, competency, and satisfactory completion of regularly assigned work in an independent manner.

• Understand and adhere to County policies and procedures and embrace the department's mission, values, and goals.

• Performs related work as assigned, or required.

What Do You Need To Have?

Education and Experience:

• Completion of the ninth grade; or

• 6 months laborer, groundskeeping, or field trades related work; or

• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver’s License Class E at time of application.

• Must obtain a Florida CDL B within 1 year of employment or employment may be terminated.

• Attain and maintain a Florida Department of Transportation Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Intermediate Level certification.

• Complete Illicit Discharge, Spill Prevention, and Response Training; ics 100, 200 & 700 Training; Erosion & Sediment Control.

• Complete OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry training.

• Must possess sufficient physical strength and agility to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

• Must be able to be available for emergencies and will be on standby every 12 weeks depending on area assignment.

• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Certification/Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

• 8 or more years of management experience in a public works or similar environment, including capital planning, operations, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure, NPDES, and other associated functions.

• 8 or more years’ experience supervising a multi-disciplinary department of 30 or more staff.

• 8 or more years of experience in the development and implementation of capital improvement and operating budgets.

• Experience in the principles and practices of asset management specifically the standards set forth in ISO 55000.

• Certified Public Manager Designation or other leadership development training and certification.

• Demonstrated experience and performance in a reactive, response driven and highly-accountable environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in general maintenance work.

• Knowledge and ability to perform storm water conveyance maintenance activities (pipe inspection, ditch or pond maintenance).

• Ability to perform basic computer skills.

• Ability to utilize a GPS asset tracking unit to locate, document, and update the County's assets.

• Ability to maintain accurate records of scheduled work projects and the status of a variety of construction, services, and maintenance projects.

• Ability to recognize safety hazards and take precautionary methods to protect self and the safety of the public.

• Knowledge and ability to operate light heavy equipment required and necessary to complete maintenance activities.

Our Benefits Rank Among The Top In The Area!

• Our benefits rank among the top in the area!
• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks.

Want to Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.

Stormwater Apprentice