Stormwater Maintenance Worker - Transportation

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh is seeking a Maintenance Worker for its Stormwater Division. In this role, you will perform essential maintenance tasks on infrastructure, contribute to cleaning and repair duties, and play a key part in improving community services. This position offers an opportunity to work in both outdoor and indoor environments, ensuring the functionality of stormwater systems while maintaining safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of maintenance experience.
• Proactive approach to work and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read street maps and perform manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on stormwater infrastructure.
• Operate various maintenance tools and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and codes during operations.

Skills

Detail orientation

Safety awareness

Mechanical skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The City of Raleigh is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker to join the Stormwater Division of our Transportation Department. If you are our candidate for this job, you will be trained to perform ground work including cleaning storm drains and catch basins, ditch maintenance, pipe repair and maintenance, and general street maintenance related duties; you will participate in construction activities using manual labor and power tools including weed trimmers, various saws, air hammers, compaction equipment, small mechanical hoists, and a variety of other equipment related to the inspection and maintenance of storm drain infrastructure. You may be assigned other street maintenance related duties as needed.

You must be able to work around scaffolding, safely perform confined space entries, and accurately read a street map. Additionally, you will need to be ambitious and proactive by undertaking other assigned duties and seek opportunities to improve yourself and those around you. Your skills and commitment will play a crucial role in fulfilling these responsibilities and contributing to the overall success of our team.

Within the Transportation Stormwater Maintenance Unit, your work will directly impact the long-term performance and resilience of our stormwater system. You will help maintain and repair 610 miles of pipes and culverts, 32,000 inlets, and 3,500 junctions. With 1,130 centerline miles of streets under your care, you’ll be an instrumental part of a team dedicated to the sustainability and functionality of our stormwater assets and public waterways. In this role, every task contributes to the broader goal of enhancing the City’s infrastructure, making it an exciting and rewarding opportunity for candidates who thrive on meaningful contributions to their community.

Joining our Transportation Maintenance Division will provide an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the maintenance of critical infrastructure such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt, medians, and storm drains.

As a member of our 218 person staff, you will contribute to maintenance of 1,130 miles of streets and sidewalks; the upkeep of over 33,000 curb ramps; and the protection of 3.2 million linear feet of stormwater pipes connecting more than 32,000 drainage inlets.

• Performs unskilled or semi-skilled general maintenance

• Performs storm drain maintenance and catch basin cleaning and repairs

• Performs pipe maintenance and repairs

• Operate a walk behindleafmachine and hand tools for leaf collection

• Selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks

• Performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations

• May be required to work extended hours and/or weekends depending on volume of workload

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and one year of maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations

• Following directions and meeting standards

• Providing attention to detail in assignments

• Comprehending reference books and manuals

• Operating assigned tools and equipment

ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.