Stormwater Technician

Description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works. Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the care and maintenance of stormwater and related City facilities.

Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans:
Employer-Paid PERS: $22.0115 -$30.8161 hourly / $45,783.92 - $64,097.49 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $26.1228 - $36.5720 hourly / $54,335.49 - $76,069.68 annually

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here (Download PDF reader).

This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: click here

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

Examples of Duties

• Inspects, maintains and repairs storm drain culverts, ditches, piping, and related infrastructure.
• Assists in constructing forms, pouring and finishing concrete, and in constructing and repairing sidewalks, ramps, curbs and gutters, flowlines, drop inlets, and drainage structures.
• Clears weeds, brush, trash and other debris from drainage areas; may operate power equipment to accomplish such cleaning. Installs and repairs signs, fences, security barriers.
• Assists skilled crew and learns to perform basic tasks in such craft areas as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, electronic and mechanical repair and construction.
• Loads and unloads trucks, fuels equipment and vehicles (automobiles, trucks), picks up and delivers materials and equipment, cleans and maintains tools and equipment, maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Constructs drainage structures; may assist in laying underground piping and drainage collection systems; installs shoring; serves as the flagger on a crew.
• Operates and adjusts a variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the maintenance area to which assigned; may operate light equipment and drive trucks as assigned.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures work sites from traffic hazards as necessary; attends safety meetings.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public; carries out assignments in a non-disruptive manner in areas receiving heavy public use.
• Maintains basic records of work performed.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Performs snow removal activities as required.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class C Driver's license
• Must obtain a valid Nevada Class A Driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement within 8 months of employment.
• Must obtain OSHA 10 certification within 15 days of employment.
• Must obtain Flagger Certification within 8 months of employment.
• Must take pre-employment physical and respiratory fit test.

• Use and minor maintenance of commonly used hand and power general maintenance tools and equipment.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Shop mathematics.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• Basic techniques for maintaining drainage systems and related facilities.
• Basic painting, plumbing and carpentry methods, tools and techniques.
• Above-ground and underground facilities maintenance and repair work.
• Methods and practices of pavement maintenance and repair.
• Operation and capability of various trucks and light construction equipment.
• Techniques of cement construction, pouring and finishing.

• Safely using and maintaining hand and power tools related to the work.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Reading and interpreting plans, maps and instructions.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Preparing basic records and reports of work performed.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Performing general maintenance work, individually or as a member of a crew, in various areas, depending upon the function.

Supplemental Information

1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason

2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

3. Any City employee shall be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency. In addition, employees shall be required to participate in an on-call rotation, and must maintain a home telephone, cellular or landline.

4. Employees shall be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $48.25 and a drug/alcohol screen which costs $84.00. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.

6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.

7. This position is covered under the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and/or the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

All employees covered by this job description are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the requirements of the FMCSA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 382 as amended; or the FTA, as set forth in 49 CFR part 655 as amended; and the Carson City Anti-Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program; which are hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that mandate urine testing and breath alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions, as well as those positions that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL); requires termination of employment when there is a positive test result.

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) also imposes 49 CFR part 40 as amended, which is hereby referenced and made part of this job description, that establishes standards for collection and testing of urine and breath specimens.

Copies of parts 382, 655 and 40 are available in the Alcohol Program Manager’s office and on the internet at the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy an Compliance website www.dot.gov/ot/dapc/index.html