Emerging Wastewater Collection Operator Trainee

Cityofandersonsc; Anderson (SC); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The City of Anderson is seeking a Wastewater Collection System Operator Trainee to join the Utilities Department. The role involves installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing sewer system components under supervision, using tablets, phones, and computers for records and communication.

Responsibilities include installing sewers, maintaining lines, inspecting pump stations, and operating diverse equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED or specialized vocational training.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license; must be able to obtain a CDL license within 1 year of hire.
• Requires the ability to progress through Wastewater Collection Certifications.
• Requires copying, transcribing, entering or posting data or information.
• Requires speaking or signaling to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
• Participates as a crew member in the construction/ installation of manholes and sewer lines.
• Assists in making sewer taps
• Locates and uncovers manholes
• Assist in inspecting sewer mains, manholes, sewer taps, service lines for maintenance needs.
• Assist with operation of closed-circuit television equipment to inspect sewer lines.
• Assist with general maintenance work, including cleaning out manholes and sewer lines, assisting with manhole and service line repairs, locating sewer leaks, clearing vegetation and debris from right-of-ways, digging and backfilling ditches, etc.

Responsibilities

• Carries out daily assignments involving the installation, maintenance and repair of sewer system components.
• Installs sewer taps, lines, and manholes.
• Maintains sewer lines.
• Assists in installing, maintaining, repairing and/or replacing pumps, valves, motors and other equipment located in lift stations and other points within the wastewater collection system.
• Operates heavy and light construction equipment to perform duties.
• Inspects contractor work for City of Anderson specifications.
• Inspects and assists in the repair of wastewater pump stations and force mains.
• Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
• Attends training and meetings to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Skills

High school diploma/GED

Valid driver's license

CDL within 1 year

Certification progress

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TV truck

Skid steer

Backhoe

Front end loader

Bushhog

Tractor

Dump truck

Pumps

Generators

Gas monitors

Vacuum equipment

Air compressor

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The City of Anderson is seeking a Wastewater Collection System Operator Trainee to join the Utilities Department. The role involves installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing sewer system components under supervision, using tablets, phones, and computers for records and communication.

Responsibilities include installing sewers, maintaining lines, inspecting pump stations, and operating diverse equipment.