Stormwater Operator D

Stormwater Operator D

Salary

$1,469.15 - $2,403.19 Biweekly

Location

City Hall - 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02762

Department

PUBLIC WORKS STORMWATER

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Nature of Work

The purpose of this classification is to train to perform skilled work involving the operation, repair and maintenance of the City of Miami Beachs stormwater system. Employees in this classification ensure safe working conditions, and maintain stormwater flow. Position reports to the Storm Field Supervisor.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

The following duties are to be learned for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Installs collection system mains, catch basins, flow control devises.
• Cleans system, including pumping stations and clears flow stoppages.
• Locates the City of Miami Beachs underground stormwater piping for other utilities and contractors.
• Operates heavy equipment when required; instructs others on the operation of equipment and tools.
• Sets up maintenance of traffic around job site to ensure safety and monitors traffic conditions.
• Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as assigned.
• Assists mechanics and other tradesmen in routine maintenance and repair of the system and equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repair of buildings, tanks and yard piping; maintains grounds, and cleaning walkways and roadways.
• Cleans, oils, and maintains equipment and tools.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Documents all preventive maintenance accomplished on facilities, tanks, pipes, valves, and containment systems.
• Plans, estimates and purchases all materials required for construction of new stormwater special projects and various other types of projects.
• Documents fund expenditures and materials use.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other department representative, and stakeholders as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and a demonstrated desire to serve the public.
• Must obtain a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association issued Stormwater Technician level C certification within 18 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) within 12 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
• This position is subject to random drug/alcohol testing as required under the Federal Department of Transportations Random Testing for CDL drivers.
• Must be able to communicate and comprehend the English language.
• This position is a trainee position and promotion to Stormwater Operator C is required with 18 months to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.
• Shift work includes nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. All tasks require the ability to communicate orally
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as confined space, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, operating machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards or toxic agents.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicants responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veterans preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and Managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicants responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veterans preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

DCF: For any job announcement that requires a a screening through the clearinghouse please see link to the website:

HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the Citys contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr

01

Do you currently possess a H/S Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

I acknowledge that I must obtain a Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association issued Stormwater Technician level C certification within 18 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.

• Yes
• No

03

I acknowledge that I must obtain and maintain a valid Florida Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) within 12 months of employment to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.

• Yes
• No

04

I acknowledge that this position is subject to random drug/alcohol testing as required under the Federal Department of Transportations Random Testing for CDL drivers.

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to communicate written and verbally both in English?

• Yes
• No

06

I acknowledge that this position is a trainee position and promotion to Stormwater Operator C is required with 18 months to remain employed with the City of Miami Beach.

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Miami Beach

Address 1700 Convention Center Drive

3rd Floor

Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Phone 305-673-7524

Website http://www.miamibeachfl.gov