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Stormwater Maintenance III City of Ridgefield, WA Updated: 8/2021 CITY OF RIDGEFIELD, WA JOB DESCRIPTION STORMWATER MAINTENANCE III Department: Public Works Pay Grade: 105 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of skilled maintenance activities and uses specialized equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City storm water systems. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor, who assigns major tasks and responsibilities. Performs lead worker and training responsibilities with public works personnel as well as temporary and contract employees when performing storm water job duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. • Works as part of and/or leads a maintenance crew. • Performs ongoing inspections of new and existing City Storm Water Infrastructure for proper function and integrity, including storm water catch basins, manholes, control structures, vaults, pipelines, storm lines, culverts, under drains, dredge ditches, outfalls, ponds, creeks and stream beds, bioswales, sediment traps, diversion structures, and advance storm filters. • Conducts inspections for new developments before City acceptance. • Conducts inspections of privately owned storm facilities. • Maintains, repairs, replaces, and cleans storm water systems. • Performs vegetation management within and surrounding stormwater facilities. • Schedules maintenance for City owned infrastructure. • Coordinates with City and private mechanics for repairs of storm water equipment. • Plans, organizes, and coordinates the daily activities of the stormwater program and provides updates to Supervisor regarding maintenance items/schedules and to request additional help from City Employees. • Operates City equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, vactor equipment, jetter equipment, etc. • Provide public outreach, education and enforcement of private storm facilities. Address public concerns/inquiries regarding the storm water system. Stormwater Maintenance III Page 2 of 3 City of Ridgefield, WA Updated: 8/2021 • Provide field observations and opinions to Engineering Department upon request. • Performs required locate requests in compliance with locate laws. • Maintains storm water inspection database. • Coordinate with Director for large problems that are found. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. • Experience: Five (5) years’ of increasingly responsible public works maintenance experience including three (3) years storm water or similar experience and two (2) years of and lead worker experience. • Certifications/Licenses: 1. Possession of a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record. 2. Possession of a Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (Class B or Class B) with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements. 3. Within six (6) months of employment: Industrial First Aid/CPR Card and a Flagging and Traffic Control Card and WSDA Pesticide License-Rights of Way. 4. Within one (1) year of employment: Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Working Knowledge of: • Methods, materials, practices, procedures, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of storm water facilities. • Operation of storm water systems. • Mechanical aptitude suitable to understanding the operation of storm water systems. • Federal, state, and local regulations, protocols, and standards governing stormwater inspection and plan review activities including City policies and procedures. Skill in: • Inspection, testing, investigating, and analyzing stormwater and environmental resources issues. • Working and fostering a good relationship with the community and contractors. Ability to: • Act in a leadership role for crews in the field. • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of City staff and the public. • Communicate positively and professionally resulting in excellent customer service • Read and interpret complex drawings, plans, and specifications and to effectively communicate technical information. • Research and analyze data and to remain current with emerging technologies as they relate to the field. • Work honestly and openly with subordinates and superiors, and to communicate respectfully and tactfully with internal and external customers. Stormwater Maintenance III Page 3 of 3 City of Ridgefield, WA Updated: 8/2021 • Understand and read basic As-Built plans. • Follow policies and procedures to ensure tasks and equipment are operated safely with accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable regulations and specifications • Coordinate, schedule, and work with others. • Use independent judgment and to anticipate problems and pursue solutions. • Work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions. • Use small office equipment and computers. Stormwater Maintenance Worker III is the highest level in the Stormwater Maintenance Worker classification series. It is distinguished from other levels due to the responsibility of leading and monitoring the work of a crew on an ongoing basis and job duties that require a higher level of skill. All employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield’s Team Philosophy; specifically: work and act as a team player in all interactions with other city employees; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others; and consistently provide quality service. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed primarily outdoors. Work may likely expose the employee to inclement weather and safety hazards such as falling objects, heavy equipment, power tools, noise and vibration, dust and dirt, fumes and odors, and uneven or rough terrain. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. • Must possess the visual ability to see clearly at close (less than 20 inches) and far (20 feet or more) distances, identify and distinguish colors, observe an area that can be seen up and down or the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. • Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and smelling. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. As every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may reasonably be considered incidental in the performing of their duties as though they were included in this job description.