Senior Stormwater Technician

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Description

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Stormwater Technician to join our Public Works Department. This is a crucial role responsible for maintaining and improving Chatham County's stormwater systems. The ideal candidate will be a supervisor and expert in operating specialized equipment like CCTV and Jet-Vac trucks and will have a strong background in heavy equipment operation and roadside maintenance.

Examples of Duties

• Acts as the supervising operator of the CCTV equipment and primary driver/operator of JetVac equipment.
• Performs inspections of stormwater systems, including storm drainage structures, piping, ditches, ponds, and tide gates.
• Drives trucks to transport crews, material, and equipment.
• Inspects pipes, catch basins, ditches, swales, tide gates, and outfalls to determine the capability of appropriate stormwater conveyance.
• Initiates work orders for items inspected that require further maintenance and repair to include preliminary problem identification, recommendations for solution, and mitigating maintenance of problems found when applicable.
• Performs ground maintenance within rights of way, including removal of leaves, weeds, and/or other vegetative overgrowth and debris from storm drains, drainage, ditches, and catch basins.
• Removes litter and debris from roadway curbs, shoulders, inlets, medians, and sidewalks.
• Clears and collects weeds, underbrush, litter, and accumulated debris from work sites.
• Assists in responding to citizen complaints received regarding stormwater issues on private property, within rights of way or publicly owned areas by way of site visits and inspections.
• Utilizes CPS equipment to perform inspections and maintenance on stormwater systems.
• Sets up and takes down traffic control, including cones, barricades, signage, and other warning devices to ensure the safety of work crews and the public.
• Cleans up the work site upon completion of the job or secures the work site if returning.
• Performs routine maintenance and security for all assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and 
• At least two (2) years of experience in heavy equipment operation and roadside maintenance, and 
• At least one (1) year of experience operating CCTV and Jet-Vac trucks; and
•  At least one (1) year of experience supervising the work of others; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License at the time of application. 
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Hazmat and Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) inspection.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

 

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

 

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications. 

 

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.