Drainage Maintenance Worker III (may underfill)

Position Title:

Drainage Maintenance Worker III (may underfill)

Job Description:

Performs at journey level skilled duties listed below in the construction, maintenance and repair of storm water drainage systems. Works as team member to complete whole job from planning to clean up. May serve as crew leader in that person's absence. Reports to Drainage Maintenance Worker IV.

Position Salary Range:

Drainage Maintenance Worker I: $19.57 - $25.78

Drainage Maintenance Worker II: $20.77 - $27.34

Drainage Maintenance Worker III: $22.72 - $29.90

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Helps diagnose drainage problems and system needs; plan and schedule work to construct, maintain and repair the City's storm drain system. Territory covered is an 110‑square mile area, including more than 3,000 drainage structures.
• Performs "total" project. On new construction, reads and interprets blueprints, maps and construction drawings, if any. Uses transit, level, and simple math to establish elevations, compute slope angles and calculate grades. Clears with blue stake requirements and modifies or revises plans accordingly. Decides placement of boxes, lines and connections.
• Excavates beds for connection boxes and lines. Operates 10‑wheel dump truck, front‑end loader to load and haul fill and spoil. May operate backhoe to dig and backfill. Uses jackhammer and concrete saw as necessary.
• Fabricates, forms, pours and finishes concrete boxes. Positions pipe using backhoe or track hoe and joins using fusion machine and other connectors as appropriate. Prepares and compacts line bed to code specification. After backfill of trench, uses tamper to compact and level surface. On occasion, may prepare final asphalt cover. Hoses, sweeps, shovels and performs other procedures necessary to clean up site and remove spoil.
• On existing lines, decides proper method of repair; i.e., slip‑line, leak sealing, blockage removal, or new construction. Makes recommendations on major projects. Suggests methods to cut costs and improve process. Locates lines through use of electronic, manual and other locating devices. Uses maps and charts to detail location and may assist in charting when necessary. Takes measurements of locations, and plots corrections on maps and charts as appropriate.
• Routinely operates vactor truck for cleaning and maintenance; also may operate some or all of the following equipment: backhoe, track hoe, and drag bucket machine. May also fabricate and weld grates and frames, and perform other types of welding.
• Assists in isolation of and assisting containment of hazardous spills. Also assists in water testing program by collecting samples. Programs and operates sampler machine and completes simple bench tests. Drainage water is tested for turbidity, chemicals, hydrocarbons, chlorine, detergents, metals, pH and oxygen.
• Provides traffic control; installs and maintains appropriate barricades and cones, and explains maintenance operation to general public when requested.
• Keeps records of time, material and equipment. Trains new employees. Assists with maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Drainage Maintenance Worker I:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and one year’s paid work experience performing general maintenance work or heavy labor. Ability to read, write, do simple math and follow written and oral instructions.
• Some knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in general maintenance and repair work, and ability to operate various hand and power tools.
• Ability to obtain within six months of hire Utah Commercial Driver License, Class A.

Drainage Maintenance Worker II:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Twelve (12) months experience in storm water system maintenance. Six (6) months experience as Drainage Maintenance Worker I may be substituted for the required experience.
• Proven ability to use hand and power tools related to the maintenance and repa