Stormwater Data Technician I G115 Engineering
Salary
$17.05 Hourly
Location
Columbus, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
2026-00000537
Department
Engineering
Division
Stormwater
Opening Date
09/15/2026
Closing Date
10/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for assisting with the installation and operation of a remote TV camera system to capture video inside storm sewer pipes and other stormwater infrastructure-related services.
- Collects Stormwater and surface water samples and performs various analytical tests.
- Assists in setting up cable stands over manholes. Assists in positioning the camera in the sewer line and turning cable stand handles that enable the camera to move inside the pipe.
- Drives a pickup truck to haul crew and equipment.
- Occasionally services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to camera, equipment, and attachments.
- Assists in inspection of stormwater BMPs, infrastructure, and Highly Visible Pollutant Sources HVPS.
- Participates in creek walks.
- Carries out a continuous effort to improve operations and work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions for electronic systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of writing routine reports, correspondence and record keeping.
- Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Skill in problem solving and decision- making.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency, critical thinking, and problem-solving commonly associated with mastery of basic skills typically associated with a high school education or further degree. Possession of, or the ability to readily obtain, a valid drivers license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to moderate noise and vibration. The employee frequently works outside in all weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes, gases, and air borne particles. The employee regularly works in and around confined spaces. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
- Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
- Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
- Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
- Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
- Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
- Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
- Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
- Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
- Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
- Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
- Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
- Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
- Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
- Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
- Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
- Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
- Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
- Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
- Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
- Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
- Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
- Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:
- Low-cost Medical Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Credit Union
- Direct Deposit
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- PERK Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Retirement Plan
- Free and Discounted Services
- Employee Assistance Program
Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Free Notary Services
- Ride a Metra Bus for Free
- Free Mulch
- Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
- Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
- Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
- River Center Discounts
- Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)
- No High School Diploma
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Technical College
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorates Degree
02
Do you possess a valid drivers license?
03
Please list and explain any education, training, volunteer or work experience you have that is related to stormwater infrastructure, construction/maintenance or water quality.
04
Please list and explain any work experience you have reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions for electronic systems and procedures.
05
Please list and explain any work experience you have in writing routine reports, correspondence and record keeping.
Required Question
Employer Columbus Consolidated Government
Address City Hall
1111 1st Avenue
Columbus, Georgia, 31901
Phone 706-225-4059
Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR