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

• Complete Stormwater Repair Work Orders & Related Duties: Operate dump truck for hauling materials and equipment to and from job sites. Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment, as well as, hand tools in performance of job duties. Set up trenching and shoring as required. Perform confined space entries when needed. Set up laser and transits; make grade shots and set correct percentages. Build and repair catch basins to include setting elevations and laying out location; excavate and build catch basins with brick, block and cement. Change out slabs and grates for catch basins. Operate jet rodder combination truck to rod lines and vacuum catch basins. Shovel out mouth of catch basins, profile ditches and vacuum/rake leaves out of ditches. Estimate material needs and make sure correct materials are on site. Set up traffic control when necessary. Wash road/landscape as needed. Maintain machines in proper working order. Repair sewer systems as necessary. Cut grass and make repairs at landfill. Landscape construction site at job completion.

80%

• Perform Asphalt Maintenance: Assist asphalt crews in patching utility cuts and potholes. Prep and replace asphalt on driveways and roads. Assist in installation of asphalt rolls and berms for Stormwater division. Haul asphalt when needed.

5%

• Support Inclement Weather Operations: Work outside of regular schedule, throughout 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. Mix sand and salt for ice removal and treat bridges and roads as necessary. Wash brine and salt off equipment after use.

5%

• Ensure Workplace Safety: Proactively identifies, removes and/or reports potential safety hazards. Take steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items. Comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties. Ensure equipment and property safety.

5%

• Assist with Special Projects and Events: Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleanup of permitted special and volunteer events. Assist with various City related projects, including the construction, installation, and tearing down of temporary structures, banners, tree lights, and decorations; operating small and large equipment, and tools; entering creeks or rivers to remove debris; and assisting the public as needed.

5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Over one (1) year of experience in a public works, utility, or construction field.

• Associate degree in construction engineering technology or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

• Confined Space Certification, Trenching and Shoring Certification, Competent Person Safety Certification, and Traffic Control Training within six (6) months of employment.

• FEMA training and certifications ICS 100, 552, and 700 within three (3) months of employment.

• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License at hire.

• Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within three (3) weeks of hire, or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence.

• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL with air brake provision and tanker endorsement within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.

• Please be advised: Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina, must reside in a neighboring State (Georgia or North Carolina) and must meet the same CDL requirements as residents of South Carolina. In addition, employees residing in a neighboring state are required to provide to the City of Greenville an annual Motor Vehicle Record from their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles at the sole cost of the employee.

• Safe equipment operating practices/procedures.

• Department of Transportation work zone safety measures for traffic control.

• Confined space equipment set-up and trenching and shoring safety equipment.

• Read and understand maps in multiple formats, as well as orient locations.

• Read equipment operating manuals, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), policies, and other reference materials.

• Make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions; work with fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurements

• Write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

• Operate larger CDL equipment such as dump trucks, jet rodder combination truck, and asphalt repair trucks.

• Work in inclement weather conditions including cold rain, wind, heat, snow, sleet, etc.

• Operate snow and ice equipment during inclement weather.

• Operate tamps, saws, mixers, shovels, fork lift, rollers, pipe laser, level, grade rod, tape measure, various hand and power tools, and jack hammers.

• Use a portable radio, phone, or other communication devices.

• Use a smart tablet and work management system.

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.