Streets & Stormwater Technician I

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting. Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work! Closing: 10/25/2025 Salary: $20.58 hourly rate Job Summary: Join Our Streets and Stormwater Team! The City of Largo is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time role in our Streets and Stormwater Division. This semi-professional position involves inspection, maintenance, and construction work related to stormwater facilities, rights of way, and roadways within the City's jurisdiction. The role ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, including Largos National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., under the guidance of a supervisor to maintain safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay. Leadership Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the Citys mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the Citys strategic plan Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture Management Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance Technical ALL LEVELS (Trainee within12 months of hire) Inspects and maintains street and stormwater facilities throughout the City and reports needed repairs to the supervisor Operates Class-A CDL vehicles in transporting equipment and other materials to and from job sites or other locations as needed Operates small power tools to maintain roadways, City right-of-ways, or recreation areas Operates small equipment, portable mixers, box blades, and other equipment as directed Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of equipment, performs minor maintenance and routine housekeeping on assigned equipment TECHNICIAN I (All of the above, and:) Operates equipment, including forklifts, flatbed trucks, asphalt trucks, tractor-mowers, and mini-wheel dump trucks Handles chemicals for waterways and roadway spraying Sets line and grade for roadway and stormwater construction Inspects, maintains, repairs, or constructs streets, alleyways, easements, right-of-ways, sidewalks, waterways, ditches, culverts, and other stormwater facilities throughout the system Follows standard safety precautions in the operation of equipment TECHNICIAN II (All of the above, and:) Functions as Crew Leader when needed Certified to train other staff and employees in the safe and proper operation of heavy equipment Operates equipment including street sweeper, vacuum truck, closed caption television truck (CCTV), and Gradall TECHNICIAN SENIOR (All of the above, and:) Reads and follows blueprints Functions as Crew Leader Operates Class-A CDL vehicles in transporting equipment and other materials to and from job sites or other locations as needed Team Skills Supports honest and transparent decision-making Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same Performs related work as required. EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: TRAINEE High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and one (1) year of experience in the operation of trucks, tractors, or other equipment related to stormwater and roadway construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience Must possess a Florida CDL B permit with air brakes within six (6) months of hire and within 12 months of hire a permanent Class B license For continued employment, must possess or obtain before an employee's anniversary date in position: Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification NIMS Training FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification Pinellas County Landscaping Best Management Practices TECHNICIAN I High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and three (3) years of experience in the operation of trucks, tractors, or other equipment related to Stormwater and Roadway construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience Must possess a Florida Class B CDL License For continued employment, must possess or obtain before an employee's anniversary date in position: Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification NIMS Training FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification TECHNICIAN II High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and five (5) years of experience in the operation of trucks, tractors, or other equipment related to Stormwater and Roadway construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience Must possess a Florida Class B CDL License For continued employment, must possess or obtain before the end of the probationary period (6 months): Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification NIMS Training FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification For continued employment, must possess or obtain before an employee's anniversary date in position: FSA Stormwater Level I or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) TECHNICIAN SENIOR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and eight (8) years of experience in the operation of trucks, tractors, or other equipment related to Stormwater and Roadway construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience Must possess a Florida Class A CDL with Tanker and Haz-Mat Endorsement For continued employment, must possess or obtain before the end of the probationary period (6 months): Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification NIMS Training Hazardous Material Certification FDEP Sediment and Erosion Control Certification For continued employment, must possess or obtain before an employee's anniversary date in position: FSA Stormwater Level I & Level 2 or FWPCOA Stormwater Class C and B Certification National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of, or ability, to learn Federal, State, County, and local government regulations with regard to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit Ability to be trained in the operation of trucks, tractors, and other light equipment Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor General knowledge of chemicals, fertilizers, herbicides, and cleaning chemicals WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work Environment: 20% inside a climate-controlled building and 80% outside, which may include driving. Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately one (1) hour per day, standing approximately three (3) hours per day, and walking approximately four (4) hours per day. The job also requires frequent fine manipulations, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting objects weighing up to 15 pounds, with occasional grasping and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds. On rare occasions, the work requires bending/stooping, climbing a ladder, crawling, kneeling, pulling, pushing, and carrying objects weighing more than 45 pounds. Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to hear radio and phone and understand what others say in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read normal print. Driving Requirements: The work requires driving and possession of a valid Florida CDL as designated by the position assigned. Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive) No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING No - CREDIT CHECK No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data. The City of Largo a great place to work, naturally! Largo is the third-largest city in Pinellas County and the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area. Conveniently located near world-class beaches and attractions in a picturesque natural setting, Largo offers a great quality of life for residents with affordable housing and entertainment, an engaged and active community along with safe and attractive streets. The City Parks system is made up of nearly 500 acres of green space including 20 parks, 11 miles of walking trails and many opportunities to canoe, kayak, and paddleboard. About the Organization The organization serves over 80 thousand residents and four thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride. Largo is committed to building a High-Performance Organization (HPO) model to intentionally support flexibility, resiliency, and leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. HPO empowers individuals to participate in meaningful projects and initiatives to promote employee and community engagement. As a national Top Workplace winner three years in a row, the City of Largo is proud of our innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce. Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits and leave packages, and work-life balance. A family-friendly atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and award-winning parks just begin to define the community we serve. The City of Largo prides itself on living up to its vision of being the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay, Naturally! To learn more about the organization, please watch the City of Largo Values video. About our Benefits Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work life balance. Largo provides medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness benefits. Additional benefits include flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) along with paid life insurance and AD&D coverage. Supplemental life is offered at additional cost. Full-time team members are enrolled in a Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match. Public Safety team members covered by IAFF (Fire) and PBA (Police) have plan provisions outlined in each union agreement. All team members are eligible to open an optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b). Benefits also include 11 paid leave days and 24 hour full access to fitness centers. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. For more information on the City of Largo Employee Benefits offerings, please review our Largo Lifeline.