Stormwater Maintenance Worker Trainee/I/II/III
City of Panama City Beach
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Job summary
City of Panama City Beach seeks a Stormwater Maintenance Worker to assist with construction, maintenance, repair and operations of city stormwater infrastructure. Positions are tiered from trainee to senior, with progression based on experience and performance.
The role requires strong customer service, ability to work with the public, and willingness to work varying shifts, including overtime. Training is provided, and incumbents gain hands-on experience in drainage systems and BMP devices.
Qualifications
- Basic safety knowledge and compliance with city policies.
- Ability to operate and maintain stormwater equipment.
- Capable of documenting inspections and logs electronically.
- Comfort working outdoors in varying weather.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain and repair stormwater infrastructure components.
- Operate light and heavy construction equipment as needed.
- Dig, trench, and clear vegetation and obstructions.
- Complete accurate work logs and reports for supervisory review.
- Adhere to safety policies and perform duties outdoors in all weather.
Skills
Education
Job description
Description
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:
Description
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:
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 and may mentor, train, and lead crew(s) as directed.
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. Incumbents are assigned to mentor, train and often serve as a lead worker over less experienced staff.
Examples of Duties
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-sides.
- 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.
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.
- Sets up and operates pumps, compressors, generators, concrete mixers, etc.
- May perform irrigation installation and repairs.
In Addition To The Previous Duties:
- Mentors, trains and guides less experienced staff.
- Lead crew(s) on assignments as directed by Stormwater Maintenance Supervisor and/or Public Works Field Operations Manager.
- Performs pipe laying and drainage structure construction as directed by supervisor.
In Addition To The Previous Duties:
- Assist the Stormwater Maintenance Supervisor including but not limited to:
- Project identification
- Equipment, machinery, personnel and other departmental needs
- Transports materials and equipment to the jobsite.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Stormwater Maintenance Worker Trainee
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record upon hire.
- One (1) Year Experience in Stormwater Maintenance experience and successfully pass hands-on qualifications test issued by Field Operations Manager within six (6) months of employment.
- Six (6) months of PCB Stormwater Maintenance Trainee with light equipment operation experience and successfully pass hands-on qualifications test issued by Field Operations Manager.
- Possession or ability to obtain within one (1) year:
- Stormwater Management Certificate Course 3
- FDOT MOT Intermediate Training Certificate
- Flexibility to Perform All Stormwater Related Duties.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Three (3) Years Experience in Stormwater Maintenance experience.
- Three (3) Years Experience with Light Operation.
- Two (2) Years Experience with Heavy Equipment Operation
- Successfully Pass Hands-on Qualifications Test issued by Field Operations Manager.
- Possession or ability to obtain within one (1) year:
- Class B CDL (Class A Preferred)
- Stormwater Management Certificate Course 2
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Five (5) Years Experience in Stormwater Maintenance, including Four (4) Years Experience Heavy Equipment Operation.
- Successfully Pass Hands-on Qualifications Test issued by Field Operations Manager.
- Possession of a Class B CDL (Class A Significantly Preferred).
- Possession or ability to obtain within one (1) year:
- Stormwater Management Certificate Course 1
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge Required By The Position
All Stormwater Maintenance Workers:
- Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
- Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, tools, and equipment.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
- Ability to safely operate various automotive vehicles, trucks and side-by-sides.
- Ability to document inspection results and work logs and prepare reports in electronic format, i.e. computer, iPad or tablet.
In Addition To Previous Requirements:
- Knowledge of stormwater management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of relevant state, federal environmental regulations and permit requirements.
- Ability to safely operate a tractor, skid steer, excavator, loader, dump truck, and other various light and heavy-duty equipment.
- Fundamental knowledge in field surveying, including transit and laser level.
In Addition To Previous Requirements:
- Skill in performing and recording field inspections.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Ability to mentor, train and lead crew(s).
In Addition To Previous Requirements:
- Ability to determine quantities for projects, including dirt, sod, concrete, pipe and other materials.
The Stormwater Maintenance Supervisor and/or Public Works Field Operations Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor reviews completed work for compliance with safety, procedure, accuracy, timeliness and quality.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include work safety policies, FDEP/ACOE/NWFWMD regulations, NPDES permit requirements, city codes, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of related inspection, construction, maintenance, repair and operations duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position. The unique nature of each site contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to participate in the inspection, construction, maintenance, repair and operation of city stormwater infrastructure. Successful performance contributes to the provision of an efficient, effective, and regulatory compliant stormwater system.
- Contacts are typically with coworkers, contractors, other city employees and the general public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
- While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to talk, hear, see, walk, sit, and stand. The work is typically performed while intermittently bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and stooping. The employee frequently pushes, pulls, lifts light, medium, and heavy objects, reaches, grasps, climbs ladders, balances, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, performs repetitive motion, has good depth perception, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed outdoors and occasionally indoors, in extreme heat, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to sun, noise, vibration, fumes, dust, dirt, grease, chemicals, traffic, machinery with moving parts and other hazards. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
None.
- These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available
less than 5 years: 152 hours
5 to 9 years: 176 hours
10 to 14 years: 200 hours
15 to 19 years: 224 hours
20 + years: 248 hours
PTO begins accruing immediately. At the end of the year, any unused annual leave will roll over to the next year. Time will be accrued bi-weekly and shown on each paycheck.
RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.
HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:
- New Year\'s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents\' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Veterans\' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year\'s Eve
- Employee\'s Birthday
Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.
Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.
457 Plan Empower Retirement: Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – See Human Resources for more details.
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