Stormwater Services - Crew Chief - Stormwater

Abilene

Abilene (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Abilene seeks a Stormwater Crew Supervisor to lead a team in maintaining MS4 infrastructure, pipes, and drainage systems. You will coordinate daily fieldwork, ensure safety, and manage maintenance schedules. The role requires operating heavy equipment and supervising field crews in varied weather conditions.

The position emphasizes compliance with stormwater permits, record-keeping and reporting, and teamwork to deliver reliable drainage and street-cleaning services for the City of Abilene.

Qualifications

Two years of stormwater or streets maintenance experience.
High school diploma or GED required.
Valid Class A CDL required.
Pesticide applicator license preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform dry and wet weather screening on all outfalls and oversee maintenance activities.
Oversee MS4 maintenance and compliance of stormwater controls and detention areas.
Supervise construction, maintenance and repair of stormwater lines and pumps.
Oversee creek channel and drainage maintenance, mowing and street sweeping.
Lead and participate in work to maintain grounds and buildings in creeks and drainage ways.
Oversee inspections of stormwater pumps and other controls; maintain records.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Communication

Teamwork

Driving safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License preferred

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, to lead, oversee, and participate in the work of a crew engaged in a wide variety of equipment and heavy equipment work. This position works in conjunction with the crew to facilitate the compliance of the MS4 permit that relates to mowing, street sweeping, stormwater controls maintenance such as creek channels, ditches, outfalls, pipes and catch basins.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises technical and functional supervision over stormwater crew members.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform dry and wet weather screening on all outfalls within the City to include visual assessments for illicit discharges or other contaminants entering the MS4 as well as overseeing preventative maintenance activities and requirements of stormwater infrastructure.

Review and maintain MS4 maintenance activities. Oversees MS4 compliance of stormwater structural controls, detention pond preventative maintenance and inspection including visual assessments for illicit discharges or other contaminants (floatables).

Supervise and participate in construction, maintenance, and repair of stormwater lines; pumps.

Oversee and participate in the work of the crew engaged in creek channel and drainage structure maintenance, mowing and street sweeping.

Manage and participate in the work of the crew to perform a variety of grounds and building maintenance activities in creeks and drainage ways.

Oversee and conduct inspections on the stormwater pumps and other structural control devices.

Maintain and assign work orders, stormwater material and equipment inventory.

Prepare reports that document field activities and observed conditions; maintain appropriate records and files.

Gather and prioritize day-to-day work logs and perform data entry of daily work production.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Functions as the Stormwater Safety Representative and oversees all monthly safety meetings, assesses Stormwater safety policy, and applies Safety Coach Tools and reports as necessary as well as other aspects of safety, as determined by the Stormwater Maintenance Supervisor.

Accountable for maintaining records and assuring that all Stormwater employees are properly trained and continuously updated on the operations of equipment.

Responsible for maintaining records of equipment maintenance and assuring that all equipment receives timely preventative maintenance as required.

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in stormwater operations.

General carpentry, electrical, welding, concrete and plumbing work.

Motorized equipment such as motor graders, excavators, gradall, front-end loaders, backhoes, boom trucks, dump trucks, hydro-mulch truck, water truck, street sweepers, skid steers, tractors with various attachments, fork lifts, pumps and other stormwater related maintenance and construction equipment.

Principles and practices and occupational hazards and safety precautions of maintenance work.

Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

Use and care for a variety of tools and equipment used in stormwater operations and maintenance.

Operate office equipment including a personal computer.

Safely operate various types of motor vehicles.

Ability to:

Operate medium and heavy equipment used in routine activities, including a variety of motorized equipment such as motor graders, excavators, gradall, front-end loaders, backhoes, boom trucks, dump trucks, hydro-mulch truck, water truck, street sweepers, skid steers, tractors with various attachments, fork lifts, pumps and other stormwater related maintenance and construction equipment.

Set line and grade with construction level.

Lead a crew of maintenance workers engaged in maintenance and construction work.

Follow written and oral instructions and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in the area of work assignment including stormwater maintenance and construction or streets maintenance, irrigation, water and sewer construction and maintenance, parks maintenance, fabrication and installation of a variety of traffic signs and other markings, and/or building maintenance is required.

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or GED is required.

License or Certificate:

A valid Class A Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.

A Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License is preferred.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb.

With or without accommodation, ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Exposure to inclement weather, steep slopes, confined workspaces, poison ivy, wild animals, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards and other pollutants during spill investigations and illicit discharges.

Ability to travel to different work sites.

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

_X__ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes:

The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: