Position Hours8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on FridayMinimum Job DutiesPerforms responsible semi-skilled and administrative work in the operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of a water/wastewater system.
- Installing, repairing and maintaining water/sewer lines, meters and related facilities; making line taps.
- Performs water and sewer line maintenance, repair, installation and replacement tasks.
- Installs, replaces and repairs water and sewer lines, taps, hydrants, valves and meters.
- Raises and lowers manholes and valve boxes; taps high-pressure lines.
- Connects water and sewer pipes to mains and service connections.
- Helps determine cause of leaking water meters.
- Repairs water meters; installs water meters; repairs leaking water and sewer lines.
- Cleans up work site after job has been completed.
- Changes out water meters; makes taps on lines.
- Responds to sewer and water line problems.
- Prepares and maintains equipment and vehicles.
- Operates tap machine, dewatering pump, dump truck, utility truck, boring machine, jackhammer and related light and medium equipment.
- Is required to work overtime and/or be on call.
- Performs related tasks, as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Some experience as a worker in the field of maintenance, repair, and/or construction of utility lines.
- Must have a valid SC Driver's License.
- Must be able to read and write.
- Must be knowledge and understanding of appropriate safety procedures/protocols and respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to safely operate common hand tools, power tools and assigned equipment.
- Ability to preform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
Beneficial Skills & Experience
- Any level of licensure in Water Treatment or Water Distribution as issued by the State of SC Environmental Certification Board.
- Any level of licensure in Wastewater Collection as issued by the WEASC.
Compensation & Benefits PackageSalary Commensurate with Education & ExperiencePaid Time OffHoliday PayInsurances HealthDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountFlex Spending AccountsRetirement PlansSC Retirement System (mandatory)401(k) Plans (voluntary)457(b) Plans (voluntary)Other InsurancesLifeDisabilityOther (accident, cancer, critical illness, etc.)