Utility Operator I

Job Description

Salary:

Position Hours

8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday

Minimum Job Duties

Performs responsible skilled work in a variety of utility line construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of common tools and frequently operates equipment in connection with the semiskilled tasks to which assigned.

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

Assists crew supervisor in assigning work and may perform supervisory duties in their absence

Acts as a lead worker on a small crew of semi-skilled workers

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

Implements/administers special programs as assigned which relate to the operational activities of the utility system (e.g. safety program coordinator, lead/copper rule compliance, etc.)

Performs related tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Possess and maintain at least a D level operator license in Water Treatment and/or Water Distribution as issued by the state of South Carolina Environmental Certification Board

Possess and maintain at least a D level operator license in Wastewater Collections as issued by the WEASC.

Possession of an appropriate drivers license valid in the State of South Carolina

Considerable experience as a worker in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of utility systems

Must have knowledge and thorough understanding of booster pump station operation, lift station operation, pump controls, SCADA system, basic RTU components, chemical feed systems, and hydraulic gradients

Must have knowledge and understanding of appropriate safety procedures and be able to respond in emergency situations

Knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area to which assigned

Knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of the common hand and power tools required in the work

Knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned

Skill in the use of the equipment to which assigned

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions

Ability to read, write, and complete mathematical equations

Compensation & Benefits Package

Salary Commensurate with Education & Experience

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Insurances

Health

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Accounts

Retirement Plans

SC Retirement System (mandatory)

401(k) Plans (voluntary)

457(b) Plans (voluntary)

Other Insurances

Life

Disability

Other (accident, cancer, critical illness, etc.)

Full-time