Streets & Stormwater Technician I, II or Senior

City of Largo; United States; On-site; USD 60,614,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Largo is seeking candidates for a semi-professional technician/trainee role focused on inspection, maintenance, and construction of stormwater facilities, roadways, and rights of way. You will work under supervision to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including the city’s NPDES permit.

Positions range from Trainee to Senior, with duties expanding to equipment operation (including Class-A CDL where required), line and grade setting, and potential crew

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements: Trainee – HS diploma/GED + 1 year in related equipment operation.
• Technician I – HS diploma/GED + 3 years in related equipment operation; Florida CDL B license.
• Technician II – CDL B license; additional certifications listed.
• Senior – advanced responsibilities include blueprint reading and crew leadership.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains street and stormwater facilities; reports repairs.
• Operates CDL vehicles to transport equipment to job sites.
• Operates small power tools for roadway and right-of-way maintenance.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and safety housekeeping.
• Reads blueprints and leads crews as Technician II/Senior where applicable.

Skills

CDL B license

Maintenance of Traffic

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida CDL B permit

NIMS Training

FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification

FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification

Pinellas County – Landscaping Best Management Practices

Job description

Salary: $21.62 hourly rate

Closing: Continuous

Job Summary: This semi-professional work includes inspection, maintenance, and construction activities related to stormwater facilities, rights of way, and roadways under the City's jurisdiction. It must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the City of Largo's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Regulations. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a supervisor or designated supervisor to ensure adherence to schedules, safety, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical ALL LEVELS (Trainee within12 months of hire)

• Inspects and maintains street and stormwater facilities throughout the City and reports needed repairs to the supervisor
• Operates Class-A CDL vehicles in transporting equipment and other materials to and from job sites or other locations as needed
• Operates small power tools to maintain roadways, City right-of-ways, or recreation areas
• Operates small equipment, portable mixers, box blades, and other equipment as directed
• Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of equipment, performs minor maintenance and routine housekeeping on assigned equipment

TECHNICIAN I (All of the above, and:)

• Operates equipment, including forklifts, flatbed trucks, asphalt trucks, tractor-mowers, and mini-wheel dump trucks
• Handles chemicals for waterways and roadway spraying
• Sets line and grade for roadway and stormwater construction
• Inspects, maintains, repairs, or constructs streets, alleyways, easements, right-of-ways, sidewalks, waterways, ditches, culverts, and other stormwater facilities throughout the system
• Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of equipment

TECHNICIAN II (All of the above, and:)

• Functions as Crew Leader when needed
• Certified to train other staff and employees in the safe and proper operation of heavy equipment
• Operates equipment including street sweeper, vacuum truck, closed caption television truck (CCTV), and Gradall

TECHNICIAN SENIOR (All of the above, and:)

• Reads and follows blueprints
• Functions as Crew Leader
• Operates Class-A CDL vehicles in transporting equipment and other materials to and from job sites or other locations as needed

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
• Performs related work as required

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS

As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINEE

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and one (1) year of experience in the operation of trucks, tractors, or other equipment related to stormwater and roadway construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience

• Must possess a Florida CDL B permit with air brakes within six (6) months of hire and within 12 months of hire a permanent Class B license
• Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification
• NIMS Training
• FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification
• FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification
• Pinellas County – Landscaping Best Management Practices

TECHNICIAN I

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and three (3) years of experience in the operation of trucks, tractors, or other equipment related to Stormwater and Roadway construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience

• Must possess a Florida Class B CDL License
• Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification
• NIMS Training
• FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification
• FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification

TECHNICIAN II

• Must possess a Florida Class B CDL License
• Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification
• NIMS Training
• FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification
• FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification
• National Association of Sewer Service Companies (N