Stormwater Maintenance Worker

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $37,440.00 - $40,462.50 Hourly: $19.20 - $20.75 Department: General Government, Stormwater Management Division: Stormwater Field Operations FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: This role will be part of a crew responsible for maintaining and repairing drainage pipes, basins, and easements using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. Examples of Duties: Cut and remove debris from drainage easements. Assist in repairing drainage pipes and/or drainage catch basins. Operate hand tools and equipment such as weed eaters, pole saws, chainsaws, and other equipment. Assists in taking measurements of the worksite and in deciding quantities and types of material and equipment needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: High school diploma/GED. Preferred Qualifications: Valid drivers license to assist in driving a pickup truck to deliver tools, materials, equipment, etc. Other Necessary Requirements: May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the Citys needs. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov] The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.