Storm Drain Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

• $26.62 - $35.03

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• 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:

• As a lead worker, plans and assigns daily work based on established maintenance programs and department requirements. Trains and monitors storm water employees. Assigns or authorizes the use of overtime and resolves personnel concerns, including issuing disciplinary action as needed.
• Assists with diagnosing drainage issues and needs, working closely with crews, including storm system maintenance, storm system construction and repairs, guided camera evaluations and mapping of entire storm systems, asphalt get-readies, and work order details of all jobs. Sees projects through to completion.
• Plans and schedules work to construct, maintain and repair the City's storm drain system. Territory covered is an 110square mile area, including more than 3,000 drainage structures.
• Responsible for all aspects of crew safety, all required permits, traffic control set up and care, confined space access and monitoring, including lock out tag out in compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Televises storm lines for asset management, updates and corrects discrepancies in storm map books, takes elevations of all storm entry points, lines, inlets, etc., diagnoses any issues, and assists in repairs as needed.
• Operates storm equipment as needed, including periodic maintenance, greasing, and inspection of vital parts, use of vacuum trucks, track excavators, backhoes, transport trailers, dump trucks, one ton trucks, drag machines, tv/camera truck and equipment, pipe fusion machines, and mini exes.
• Responds to emergencies, assists in hazmat clean up, keeps records of all storm water jobs, projects, and crew member assignments.
• 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.
• On existing lines, decides proper method of repair; i.e., slipline, 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.
• Performs other job duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Five (5) years' experience in storm water systems maintenance, or two (2) years' experience as a Drainage Maintenance Worker III. Experience in general water works, wastewater maintenance, or construction experience may be substituted on a year to year basis up to the required five (5) years of storm water systems maintenance experience.
• Must have working knowledge of small hand tools (gas and/or electric) including chain saws, zip saws, concrete saws, metal cutting tools, welding machines, grinders, jack hammers, forms, and other tools related to drainage maintenance.
• Proven ability to work as a team leader and a team member to maintain and repair storm water, wastewater or water maintenance lines and operate related equipment. Must be able to operate transit and level for calculation of slopes and angles, read and interpret blueprints, maps and construction plans; perform heavy labor; and respond to emergencies.
• Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver License, Class A.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods; push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights. Exposure to confined spaces, high noise levels, dust, grease, fumes, heat, cold, dampness, cuts, scrapes, extremely disagreeable odors, and other environmental aspects which may be considered unfavorable or disagreeable. Presence of significant occupational hazards, including driving and street traffic. Employees are to follow prescribed safety procedures.
• May be subject to overtime, stand-by and callout.
• Lowtomoderate exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demands of the position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$26.62 - $35.03

DEPARTMENT

Public Utilities

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