Stormwater Maintenance Worker II

SALARY RANGE:       $34.61-$45.57/hour

CLOSING DATE:       Open until filled. First review June 29, 2026.

Stormwater Maintenance Worker II is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters, Local 58 and the City of Ridgefield. This is a 40-hour per week job with several possible schedules: Monday through Friday 7AM-3:30PM; Monday through Thursday 6:30AM to 5PM or a 9/80 flex schedule.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Utilities Supervisor, this position performs skilled maintenance activities and uses specialized equipment in the construction, maintenance, cleaning and repair of stormwater systems. As part of a maintenance crew, Stormwater Maintenance Worker II performs the following duties:

• Maintains the stormwater infrastructure and handles the stormwater runoff from all sources that contribute to the system.


• Sweeps city streets in a street sweeper truck.


• Performs regular inspections of new and existing infrastructure for proper flow, function and integrity, including catch basins, manholes, control structures, vaults, pipelines, storm lines, culverts, under drains, dredge ditches, outfalls, ponds, creeks and stream beds, bioswales, sediment traps, diversion structures, and advance storm filters.


• Mows, trims and performs vegetation management within and around storm facilities including ponds, swales and rights-of-way.


• Repairs failing catch basin, inlets, outfalls and stormwater piping along with erosion control issues from failing sites.


• Operates a wide variety of medium to heavy vehicles and equipment including mowers, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, vactor equipment, jetter equipment, etc.


• Provide courteous and profession customer services, provide services in a timely manner and respond to customer questions and feedback calmly and effectively.


• May be required to be in an on-call rotation and work overtime hours as needed after regularly scheduled work hours or on scheduled days off.


• Will be required to cross-train in the water department and provide support to the water department with distribution, production, and treatment maintenance and repairs as needed.

This position includes heavy work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently; visual ability to see clearly at close and far distances, identify and distinguish colors; and physical abilities such as walking, reaching, balancing, crawling, etc.

Stormwater Maintenance Worker II is the journey level in a job classification series: for an experienced worker, not a trainee, who understands the complexity of the work and has the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job duties with limited supervision at the time of hire.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Ridgefield currently provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees contribute 10% of the medical premium which is now $179.48 per month. The City also provides life insurance at two times your annual salary, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options and an Employee Assistance Program.

Other benefits include an Employee Wellness program, voluntary life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Leave benefits currently include vacation accrual up to 80 hours during your first year of employment, 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid floating holidays, and 8 hours accrued sick leave each month.

The City encourages and supports continued professional development for employees. Such as degree and certification incentives, and membership fees for professional organizations. Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is automatic.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.


2. Experience: Two years of experience in public works maintenance. Stormwater experience preferred.


3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of methods and techniques and repair related to the area of stormwater systems and operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in stormwater maintenance and repair. Ability to apply good judgment and practical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve unusual or irregular problems and defects within stormwater and drainage areas. Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision. Ability to follow policies and regulations to ensure tasks and equipment are operated safely and effectively.


4. Certifications:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.


• Possession of a valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with Air Brake Endorsement at time of hire.


• Ability to obtain the following certifications and/or training within six months of employment: CDL Tanker Endorsement, Industrial First Aid/CPR Card, Flagging and Traffic Control Card and a Pesticide License.


• Ability to obtain the following training within one year of employment:
  Bloodborne Pathogens, Defensive Driving, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Fire Extinguisher and Evacuation, Trenching and Shoring, and CESCL certification.

All employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield’s Team Philosophy: work diligently to provide quality service and make a better community; with accountability, reliability, and integrity; be innovative, efficient, proactive, and adaptive; work as a cohesive team with compassion, leadership, and professionalism; and know how to have fun.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

1. A completed Application for Employment.


2. A cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the job position, strengths and weaknesses in the job, and a short summary of why the candidate is qualified for the position.

The final candidate will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

More information about the Public Works Department and job opportunities are available on the City’s website at www.ridgefieldwa.us or by calling Human Resources at 360-887-3557.

The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide.  It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.