Lead Pump Station Mechanic Supervisor

Charleston Water System; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Water System in North Charleston, SC, seeks a Pump Mechanic Supervisor to lead a crew responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing pumps, motors, valves, and related components at wastewater pumping stations. The role combines supervisory duties with hands-on work, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance and maintaining accurate reports and logs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least four years in a public utility or related field; SC driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years experience in a public utility system, construction, manufacturing, and/or industrial maintenance working with pumps, motors, controls and valves OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of pipefitting tools, electrical repair instruments and safety procedures.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities in the inspection and maintenance of wastewater pumping stations.
• Inspects wastewater pumping stations, corrects malfunctions, and/or makes adjustments as necessary for proper operation.
• Removes, repairs, replaces or upgrades pumps, valves, motors, control components, piping and other associated equipment in and around wastewater pumping stations or portable pumping equipment.
• Troubleshoots and may repair general electrical problems associated with wastewater pumping stations or portable pumping equipment.
• Maintains daily reports and work records of work accomplished.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Pump maintenance

Electrical repair

SCADA familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Pipefitting tools

Job description

Charleston Water System in North Charleston, SC, seeks a Pump Mechanic Supervisor to lead a crew responsible for maintaining, repairing and replacing pumps, motors, valves, and related components at wastewater pumping stations. The role combines supervisory duties with hands-on work, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance and maintaining accurate reports and logs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least four years in a public utility or related field; SC driver’s