Stormwater Maintenance Worker

The Town of Apex; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 47,625 - 58,337; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Free dental insurance

Free vision insurance

Life insurance

LGERS retirement plan

Peak Paid Time Off 80 hours

Peak Lifestyle Benefit $1200

Job summary

The Town of Apex is seeking a Stormwater Maintenance Worker to perform drainage maintenance and repair work at 105-A Upchurch St, Apex, NC. The role operates Monday through Friday, 7am-3:30pm with on-call rotation and reports to the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.

Two openings are available with a competitive hiring range. Responsibilities include maintaining stormwater infrastructure, using tools and equipment, documenting activities, and ensuring safety around crews and utilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Less than one year experience in drainage maintenance or wet-utility construction.
• NC CDL Class B with tanker endorsement required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stormwater infrastructure including inlets, pipes, and discharge outlets.
• Operate hand tools and mechanized equipment to clean and repair drainage systems.
• Document work activities and maintain records in the work order system.
• Assist with safety planning and traffic control during jobs.
• Attend schools and trainings to retain certifications and upgrade skills.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety conscious

Public communication

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Invites applications for the position of: Stormwater Maintenance Worker

About this position

Expected hiring range: $47,625.55 - 58,337.55

Work location: 105-A Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502 USA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. On call rotation duty will be required.

Number of openings: 2

What you will be doing

An employee in this position maintains stormwater infrastructure including drainage inlets, pipes, discharge outlets, drainage ditches and associated erosion control measures. Work includes using hand tools and mechanized equipment to clean and repair drainage pipes and structures for the Water Resources Department.

This position reports to Utility Maintenance Supervisor.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Sample of the essentials

• Works with CCTV / jet truck cleaning, inspecting and maintaining storm drain lines and boxes using pressurized hoses, snakes, vacuums, and shovels.
• Performs semi-skilled work operating power equipment and using hand tools to repair and construct storm drain boxes, pipes, outlet structuresand ditches.
• Assures safe work around other crew members, electric and utility lines, pressurized gas lines, and other vehicles and property.
• Assists the crew leader with the setting up of the job and controlling safety and traffic.
• Loads materials and supplies for each job; ensures all equipment is in good working order.
• Documents work activities through computerized work order system.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs work for other divisions to assist on special projects or situations such as weather, emergencies or staff shortage.
• Attends schools and training to retain certifications and upgrade skills.
• Performs related tasks as required.

With

• Working knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in stormwater maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements related to the work.
• Working knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to use of tools and motorized equipment.
• Working knowledge of motorized equipment operation of tampers, chippers, saws, backhoes, dump trucks etc.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and to work in unfavorable conditions.
• Ability to properly and safely operate tools and equipment used in stormwater maintenance work.
• Skill in hand excavation around existing utilities and damage prevention.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, supervisors, and other employees.
• Ability to utilize a variety of technology to document work activities and maintain work records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.

What you'll need

Graduationfrom high school or GED and less than one year experience in drainagemaintenance and/or wetutility construction; or a combination of equivalent education andexperience.

NC CDL class B with tanker end required within 6 months of hire.

Who we are

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 82,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

What we offer

• Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test,post-offer functional testing (if required by position),background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license check prior to employment. The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.