Utility Pump Station Inspector

This position is primarily responsible for inspecting the utility pump stations on the assigned route by completing the following responsibilities. The hours are 6:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Thursday, with a half day Friday. Overtime is available if needed. While local travel is required, there is no overnight travel. Must live within 50 miles of York, SC.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

Lift Station Inspection

• Visit every lift station on the route every week for an inspection.
• Visually check in and around the lift station per standard operating procedure.
• Open the wet well, control panel, generator (as applicable), dry can (as applicable), and telemetry system and inspect per the standard operating procedure.
• Inspect the generator per the standard operating procedure.
• Inspect the dry can per the standard operating procedure.
• Document pump and generator hours in station log book, along with other required information.
• Verify that pumps and generator are in “Auto” and that all panels, generator, wet well, and fence are closed and locked prior to departure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Role and Responsibilities

Communication

• Communicate issues with the field supervisor to ensure problems are handled in a timely manner.
• Complete all necessary documentation per company requirements.

Critical Needs

Problem Solving

• Take initiative to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Develop alternative solutions
• Work well in a group to find best solutions
• Use reason even when dealing in a hostile situation

Internal and External Customer Service

• Manage difficult clients and answer their demands
• Quick response time to all customer needs
• Solicit customer feedback to constantly improve the service provided
• Meet commitments without fail

Oral communication

• Listens and gets clarification
• Responds well to questions
• Speaks clearly and effectively

Written Communication

• Writes clearly and effectively
• Edits all work prior to release
• Presents data in an easy-to-understand manner
• Able to read and interpret written information
• Able to read and comprehend legal documents

Conflict Management

• Steps up to conflict, seeing them as opportunities
• Reads situations quickly
• Good at focused listening
• Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably
• Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic math skills required
• Basic mechanical skills required
• Must have a driver’s license and the ability to be covered under the company’s auto insurance
• Experience using basic hand tools required
• Proven experience in working alone
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal instruction or direction

Working Conditions

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to work in an outside environment in heat, cold, rain, and other potentially extreme weather
• Frequently required to lift and / or move up to 75 pounds
• Frequently required to walk up and down hills, and to climb up and down ladders
• The noise level is usually moderate
• Specific vision abilities required are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment
• Required to wear safety gear

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• mechanical maintenance: 1 year (Required)
• basic hand tool usage: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• York, SC 29745 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $22