Stormwater Maintenance Worker

City of Panama City Beach; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Panama City Beach is seeking Stormwater Maintenance Workers at various levels (Trainee, I, II, III) to assist in the maintenance and operation of the city's stormwater infrastructure. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and should possess strong customer service skills and a willingness to perform heavy manual labor. Positions are full-time and involve various duties including inspections, repairs, and operation of construction equipment in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Experience in operating automotive vehicles and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and operations of stormwater infrastructure.
• Inspect, repair, and construct various drainage systems.
• Operate vehicles and heavy machinery as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Manual labor

Operation of vehicles and equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Construction equipment

Automotive vehicles

Job description

Stormwater MaintenanceWorker Trainee, I, II, III

Full-Time

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

This position is responsible for assisting in the construction, maintenance, repair and operations of City stormwater infrastructure; in addition to other assigned Public Works stormwater related functions as needed. All positions in this class are expected to exhibit outstanding customer skills and interact in a positive manner with the public. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and normally filled internally by advancement from Trainee level or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience. An incumbent in this position may be designated as follows:

Job Number: 00569

Stormwater Maintenance Worker Trainee

Under direct supervision, this is the entry-level class in the Stormwater Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents generally have no to limited related work experience. Incumbents receive considerable amount of instruction or assistance in the performance of the duties assigned to this class.

Stormwater Maintenance Worker I

Under general supervision, this is the intermediate-level class in the Stormwater Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to this class. Incumbents receive some instruction or assistance in the performance of the duties assigned to this class.

Stormwater Maintenance Worker II

Under limited supervision, this is the journey-level class in the Stormwater Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to this class with limited supervision and direction.

Stormwater Maintenance Worker III

Under direction, this is the senior-level class in the Stormwater Maintenance Worker series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to this class and are expected to work with independence and initiative; work may be reviewed during performance and upon completion. May mentor, train or lead less experienced workers upon request.

All Stormwater Maintenance Workers

• Inspects, maintains, repairs and constructs City stormwater infrastructure including, but not limited to:
  • Swales, ditches, canals, creeks and other drainage ways
  • Curb and gutters, concrete lined ditches, riprap, headwalls and mitered end sections
  • Curb, gutter, and ditch bottom inlets, manholes and other drainage structures
  • Concrete, HDPE, CMP and other pipe
  • Dry and Wet Detention and Retention Ponds
  • Trench drains, under drains, french drains and exfiltration/infiltration trenches
  • Interceptors, filtration and other various BMP devices
  • Miscellaneous asphalt and concrete construction and repairs.
• Clears and digs ditches with shovels, places sandbags, and performs related work in trenches.
• Removes and clears vegetation, including aquatic vegetation.
• Operates various automotive vehicles, trucks and side‑by‑side.
• Performs heavy manual labor such as digging, lifting, hauling, etc.
• Washes, fuels, performs light service repairs, lubricates, and makes minor inspections and corrections on vehicles and equipment, in a shop or in the field.
• Maintains accurate, detailed work logs and inspection reports.
• Conducts themselves in a safe and professional manner.
• May work a varying schedule and/or shift, including on-call.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Stormwater Maintenance Worker I – Additional Duties

In Addition To The Previous Duties

• Performs limited surveying and layout work to establish lines, grades, and dimensions.
• Operates light and/or heavy construction equipment.
• Embankment, excavation and other related earthwork.
• Performs general carpentry work for various structures and concrete.
• Set up and operate pumps, compressors, generators, concrete mixers, etc.
• May perform irrigation installation and repairs.

Stormwater Maintenance Worker II