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Position Summary:

Perform tasks involved in the operation, maintenance, improvement, and quality of the City's surface water distribution system; Cleaning, clearing, maintaining, and improving storm drain system; improving all public right-of-way and roadway surfaces within the City. Incumbents may work independently or within a team. Independent decision-making is required. Performs on-call duty on a rotational basis.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Serves under the direction of the Public Works Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

Seasonal Help.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this class.* *

1. Cleans and repairs catch basins and storm pipes; inspects and repairs manhole vaults and covers.
2. Performs minor repair and replacement of storm drain infrastructure.
3. May coordinate with outside contractors to clean and TV specific sections of the City storm drain system.
4. Recognizes and reports illicit discharges that affect storm water quality.
5. Assists with the cleanup of hazardous materials.
6. Maintains records related to storm water inspections and maintenance activities.
7. Keeps detailed records of time, materials, and equipment.
8. Conducts inspection of the storm water drainage system.
9. Perform Arbor work which affects city stormwater conveyance system.
10. Takes field notes.
11. Performs minor maintenance and repairs to asphalt and concrete surfaces.
12. Operate street sweeper to maintain cleanliness of public streets.
13. Responds to daily calls dealing with street, sign, and public right of way issues.
14. Assist in traffic control and safety maintenance.
15. Participate in curb, gutter, and sidewalk maintenance duties.
16. Assist with installation, maintenance, and replacement of water utility system infrastructure.
17. Operate a video inspection vehicle to inspect storm lines.
18. Operate jet-vactor truck to clean storm lines.
19. Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Basic 1^st^-aid & CPR certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.
2. Washington State Approved Flagging and Traffic Control Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.
3. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
4. Class A CDL with Tank Endorsement, air brake restriction lifted, or ability to obtain one within nine months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

1. Background with computer programs (Word, Excel).
2. City organization, operations, policies and objectives.

* SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED: *

1. Effectively communicate with City staff and customers.
2. Exercise sound judgement and effectively problem solve.
3. Follow oral and written communication skills.
4. Read and communicate in English.
5. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
6. Ability to meet timelines and schedules.
7. Safety compliance is a condition of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a variety of environments.

Frequently works near moving, mechanical parts.

Frequently working in an environment of fumes and airborne particles.

Frequently works in an environment that is loud.

Will work in all climate conditions.

Frequently required to stoop, k