Stormwater Maintenance Technician
Description
Overview
This position performs technical duties in the inspection of the city's ponds and outfalls.
- Conducts analytical and visual inspections of stormwater outfalls.
- Checks rain gauges and records measurements.
- Maintains daily logs of activities, readings and inspection results.
- Inspects city ponds annually and following major rain events.
- Inspects stormwater pump (e.g. Mary Street pond pump)
- Provides assistance to Stormwater crews as needed with inspections, cleaning, and other maintenance of the stormwater system.
- Performs related duties.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the pond and outfall inspection principle and practices.
- Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of testing procedures used to determine conductivity, detergents, pH levels, temperature and fluoride levels.
- Skill in the operation of an assigned vehicle.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in the preparation of required reports.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Applications
Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.
Sorry, no phone calls, please.
The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.