GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of District water facilities and systems; Operates power-driven machine, equipped with movable shovel, to excavate dirt, rock, sand, and other materials; operates pumping equipment to distribute processed water to residential, commercial, and industrial establishments; lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and pipe supports.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision on the Operations Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None, but directs crew members as crew leader/job foreman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.

Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.

Contacts residents and business owners in area where services will be discontinued and explains when services will be shut off and how soon it will be turned back on.

Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.

Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.

Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, such as mechanized broom, jetter/inductor truck, loader, back hoe, trencher, bush hog, boring machine, fork lift, mud hog, track hoe.

Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Leads fellow crewmembers in job safety. Is responsible for ensuring that the proper safety protocols (traffic, trench, PPE, etc.) are in place and that required workplace practices are followed.

Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.

Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains, pipe, gates and fitting on repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants, and drinking fountains; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains.

Pushes levers and depresses pedals to move machine, to lower and push shovel into material, and to lift, swing, and dump contents of shovel into truck or stockpile.

Turns valves, pulls levers, and flips switches to operate and control turbine – or motor-driven pumps that transfer processed water to consumer establishments.

Reads flow meters and gauges to regulate equipment according to water consumption and demand.

Inspects equipment to detect malfunctions, such as pump leaks or worn bearings.

Repairs and lubricates equipment, using hand tools.

Records data, such as utilization of equipment, power consumption, and water output in log.

Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.

Operates jackhammers, mowers and other small equipment and tools to maintain utility systems.

Works with and assists crew in digging ditches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a back hoe.

Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, according to specifications.

Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions and to ensure that work performed will not cause structural weaknesses.

Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.

Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, and pipe cutting equipment.

Threads pipe, using pipe-threading machine.

Assembles and installs variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.

Connects pipes, using threaded, slip joint, mechanical, and grip type fittings and hand tools.

Secures pipe to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand tools and power tools.

Assembles and installs meters, back flow devices and gate valves.

Makes taps on main lines.

Installs, repairs, and maintains fire hydrants.

Installs, repairs, and maintains valves.

Increases pressure in pipe system to test system for leaks.

Assigned on call duties on a regular basis.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

May test water for chlorine content to determine potability of water.

May be required to clean shop area, break room, or trucks.

May read meters.

May perform landscaping as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) High school diploma or GED equivalent, and

(B) Three to five years of experience as an Operations Associate or equivalent.

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and

procedures used in water system maintenance, construction, and repair activities;

(B) Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment.

(C) Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to

work safely; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability

to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other

departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral

instructions.

(D) Skill in large main construction and repair without assistance of supervisor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(A) Must have a valid SC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one;

(B) Must have a SC CDL Driver’s License or ability to obtain one;

(C) Must be able and willing to work overtime as needed for both emergent and non-e emergent needs.

(D) Must have Class B Water Certificate.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Skid Steer Loader, Tablet Chlorinator, Generator, Buckets, Cables, Chains, Holding Fixtures, Hooks, Pallets, Work Orders, Diesel and Electric motors and engines, Hydraulic Pumps, Power Wrench, Air Compressors, Alarm Systems, Scanners, SCADA Telemetry Systems, Transducers, Charts, Couplings, Flow Meters, Manuals, Operations and Repair, Pressure Gauges, Valves, Back Hoe, Dump Truck, Pickup Truck, Utility Truck, Tamper, Saws, Pumps, Compressors, Sanders, Common Hand and Power Tools, Shovels, Wrenches, Detection Devices, Mobile Radio, Phone, Tractor with Bush hog, Boring Machine, Portable Pumps, Fork Lift, Trencher, Tapping Machine, Threading Machine, Clamps, Fixtures, Track Hoe.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electric shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Nights as needed
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person