Stormwater Maintenance Worker

City of Kennesaw, GA; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kennesaw, GA is seeking a diligent individual for a position involving equipment operation and manual work to maintain the Stormwater system. Responsibilities include diverse construction tasks, safety adherence, and maintenance duties. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in related fields.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Employer contribution to pension plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience in equipment operation or construction is needed.
• Valid Georgia CDL is a must.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment for Stormwater system.
• Perform manual labor including construction and repair tasks.
• Adhere to safety protocols and perform inspections.

Skills

Equipment operation

Maintenance

Communication

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kennesaw, United States | Posted on 05/27/2025

• Salary $17.03 hourly/$35,429.94 annualized (non-exempt)
• State/Province Georgia
• Country United States

Job Description

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, repair, and maintenance of the City’s Stormwater system.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Performs manual work functions associated with Stormwater system construction, maintenance and repair; maintains, cleans, builds and/or repairs catch basins and storm drains; repairs pipeline breaks and leaks; cleans tension ponds; cuts and pours concrete and asphalt; installs pipe; digs holes or trenches; replaces sidewalks and curbs; shovels materials; lifts and moves heavy materials.

· Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in assigned projects.

· Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in good working condition; inspects equipment; checks fluid levels; replaces fluids; greases equipment; washes and cleans equipment; cleans shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

· Adheres to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; wears protective gear.

· Prepares, types, proofreads, and/or completes various forms, reports, work reports, vehicle inspection reports, lists, directories, logs, notices, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, or other documents.

· Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, proofreads, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

· Communicates with supervisor, crew members, other Town employees, and the public as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

· Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in Stormwater system construction, maintenance and repair, including a dump truck, trailer, back hoe, boring machine, tamp, tapping machine, pipe horn, pipe saw, mower, jackhammer, shovel, rakes, pick axe, mechanical tools or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other street and rights of way maintenance duties as needed.

May perform lead guidance and direction to other crew members as assigned.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications. Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of the same equipment, machinery, and/or objects.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Requirements

MININUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by six (6) months of experience in equipment operation, construction or maintenance work, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s). Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Flagging, Confined Space, CPR, and Erosion and Sediment.

ADA Requirements:

Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, and traffic hazards.

The City of Kennesaw provides the following group benefits to eligible employees: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options (includes employer contribution to HSA plans); life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependent(s); employer paid short and long-term disability insurance for employee; accrued vacation and sick leave (with option to sell back); tuition reimbursement program (employer pays 70%); 12 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; longevity pay bonuses (after every 5 years); 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan; 12% employer contribution for every 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years); wellness benefits such as flu shots and biometric screenings (includes discounted gym memberships through Cigna’s Active and Fit Program).