Stormwater Technician

Payson City; Payson (UT); On-site; USD 35,679 - 57,073; Full time

Job summary

Payson City in Utah seeks a qualified individual to perform labor related to the City’s storm drainage system. Responsibilities include inspecting work progress and analyzing stormwater discharge sources.

Applicants should possess 5-8 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. A valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License is required, with preference for SWPPP Certification. This position is essential for city operations and requires adjusting to various schedules.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience or equivalent education/experience in stormwater management.
• NPDES and MS-4 reporting experience highly preferred.
• Ability to obtain SWPPP Certification within a year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work at various stages of completion in storm drainage system.
• Self-initiate tasks related to stormwater discharge.
• Work under direction and supervision of City staff.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Stormwater management

Construction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Traffic Control Flagger

Trench Shoring certification

Confined Space certification

Job description

DUTIES

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and operation related to the City’s storm drainage system. This position requires a significant level of independence, self-initiation, program knowledge, and self-confidence in group activities. Work involves frequent visits to inspect work in various stages of completion and analyzing the source of illicit stormwater discharge. Works under the general direction of the Streets/Landfill/Storm Drain Superintendent and the direct supervision of the Storm Drain Inspector.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience, training, and education which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job will be considered. Previous work experience in NPDES and MS-4 reporting is highly preferred.

Education: Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Five to eight years of experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience in environmental permitting, stormwater drainage and stormwater management, and/or facility construction is required.

Licenses/Certifications: A valid State of Utah Commercial Driver’s License, with no significant violations or restrictions that prohibit ability to perform essential job. Possession of, or ability to obtain Traffic Control Flagger, Trench Shoring, and Confined Space certificates within 6 months of employment training.

Preference will be given to candidates with SWPPP Certification. Candidates without SWPPP Certification must be able to obtain certification within one-year of hire.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must reside within 30 minutes of City limits for on-call purposes. Employee can take up to 6 months to relocate within appropriate response time area.

SALARY

$25.90 to $41.43 per hour (Salary Range). Typical hiring range: $25.90 to $33.67 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

SCHEDULE

40 hours per week. M-F, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Evenings, holidays and weekends may be required.