STORMWATER TECHNICIAN I - 0325 at City of Greenville (SC) – Greenville, South Carolina

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, installs and maintains stormwater systems throughout the City. Builds and repairs catch basins, installs storm pipe, and inspects and cleans storm system. Cuts grass and makes repairs at landfill. Levels ditches to proper grade. Landscapes construction site at job completion. Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment, as well as, hand tools in performance of job duties. Assists other departments with general installation, maintenance, and cleaning projects. Works during inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) by operating salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways. Identifies, removes and/or reports potential safety hazards. Assists with special projects and events.

Essential Functions

% of Time

80%

5%

5%

5%

5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Work Location: Outdoors (maintaining storm system).

Protective Equipment Required: Hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, steel toe shoes, and dust masks.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:

Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Seasonal exposure to wetness and/or humidity. Constant exposure to chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, communicable diseases, and physical danger or abuse. Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards and explosives.

Physical Demands:

Continuously requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, vision, bending, crouching, hearing, and twisting. Frequently requires kneeling, crawling, foot controls, talking, and handling/grasping. Occasionally requires sitting, fine dexterity, climbing, and balancing. Heavy strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds constantly, exerting 20-50 pounds frequently, and exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally.

Mental Demands:

Frequently requires frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious or exacting work, noisy/distracting environment, emergency situations, and working closely with others as part of a team. Occasionally requires time pressures and working an irregular schedule or overtime.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.