Stormwater Technician

The Garrett Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garrett Companies is seeking a Storm Water Technician to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs of stormwater systems in Denver, CO. The role requires manual labor, heavy physical work, and operation of equipment under supervision, with a focus on safety and timely task completion.

Responsibilities include inspecting inlets and pipes, performing maintenance on BMPs, and collaborating with teams to meet organizational needs while adhering to OSHA guidelines and company standards.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE knowledge.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional judgment and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain stormwater system components including inlets, pipes, and BMPs.
• Operate equipment such as trucks, skid steers, trench machines, and hand tools.
• Perform heavy physical labor in various weather conditions.
• Collaborate with supervisors and colleagues to complete tasks safely and on time.
• Adhere to OSHA guidelines and company safety standards.

Skills

Driver's license

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team player

Communication

Job description

Major Objectives

The Storm Water Technician will perform semi-skilled manual work, which is performed alone or as part of crew, involving stormwater system inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Inspections include storm drain inlets, yard inlets, pipes, ditches, and streams. This position is required to perform manual labor in the field and will be required to perform heavy physical labor in all types of weather conditions, using a variety of tools and equipment. This individual is to have the ability to be directed and complete tasks under either direct supervision or direction in a timely and professional manner.

Location

Denver, CO

Pay

$45,000 - $55,000 per year

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain positive organizational focused relationship with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, general public, and all other internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
• Capable of performing both skilled and un-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature.
• General tasks include but are not limited to digging out holes (both manually and with equipment), fill depressions with slag and or other SWMP approved materials, debris removal, storm water runoff / curb grubbing, maintenance and repair of installed BMP’s as directed by direct supervisor (to include waddles, track outs, silt fence(s), check damns, dandy bags, detention basins, and general site cleaning and maintenance).
• Performs all other duties as required to meet organizational needs.
• Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to truck driving, ski steer operation (training and certification to be coordinated with supervisor, trench machine, general hand tools, and backpack blowers.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance of equipment as needed equipment operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Means of transportation (as needed).
• General knowledge of construction work sites relative to PPE and general safety awareness (as dictated by OSHA guidelines and company standards).
• Must be consistently detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges.
• Budget-management skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion that comes from experience in working with customer services, internal teams, and 3rd party consultants.

Pre-Qualifications (these Are The Most Important Items)

• Able to work in unison with a team.
• Takes full responsibility for actions and works collaboratively to find solutions.
• Coachable.
• Positive Attitude.
• Ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
• Relentless problem-solving skills.
• Ability to think 2+ steps ahead and anticipate what comes next.
• We are all broom pushers. Must be willing to work and support at all levels.
• We are trend setters and standards breakers. Our intent is to consistently pursue excellence, must think creatively and innovatively.
• Demonstrates alignment with our Core Values: Excellence, Sense of Duty, Accountability, Teamwork, Courage, Honesty & Integrity, The Golden Rule, and Caring for All People.

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb up to four flights of stairs to access apartments.
• Ability to walk several acres to inspect community.
• Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs. to perform all aspects of the job on a daily basis.
• Possibly operating dangerous equipment.
• Physical work may include moving furniture and equipment, shoveling, raking, lifting, climbing, walking, etc. Must be able to adapt to inclement weather.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Initial Training and Orientation

• The Garrett Companies two-day onboarding in Indianapolis

Ongoing Training

• The Garrett Companies support membership to professional organizations and continuing education.