Hydrant & Valve Maintenance Technician (On‑Call)

Charleston Water System; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Water System in North Charleston is seeking a Hydrant Maintenance Operator to support the Water Distribution team. You will perform hydrant and valve maintenance, conduct hydrant flow tests, and document critical data for maintenance systems.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid SC driver’s license, and within 24 months a D-level Water Distribution Operator license. Regular hours are 7:00 am–3:30 pm with on-call duties and potential emergency work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of general maintenance experience preferred.
• D level Water Distribution Operator’s License required within 24 months of hire.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on fire hydrants, i.e. cleaning, painting, repair, replacement and/or lubrication of nozzles, caps, operating nuts, stems, gaskets, chains, etc.
• Inspection and testing of fire hydrant to ensure proper operation and to itemize deficiencies.
• Perform hydraulic testing on fire hydrants to establish flow capabilities, and to locate flow deficiencies.
• Collection of pertinent hydrant data through office and field investigation to become permanent records within the mainframe database.
• Operation of distribution and transmission valves to ensure proper position and operation.
• Prepares reports and communicates findings; may assist with emergency response.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Charleston Water System in North Charleston is seeking a Hydrant Maintenance Operator to support the Water Distribution team. You will perform hydrant and valve maintenance, conduct hydrant flow tests, and document critical data for maintenance systems.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid SC driver’s license, and within 24 months a D-level Water Distribution Operator license. Regular hours are 7:00 am–3:30 pm with on-call duties and potential emergency work.