Pump Mechanic Supervisor 26-124

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

Job summary

Charleston Water System Careers supervises and coordinates a crew engaged in maintaining, repairing, and inspecting wastewater pumping stations, including working on pumps, valves, motors, and related control components. The role requires hands-on maintenance, problem solving, and adherence to safety standards at sites across the Charleston area.

The position emphasizes regular reporting, equipment inspections, and readiness to work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years experience in a public utility system, construction, manufacturing, and/or industrial maintenance working with pumps, motors, controls and valves or equivalent combo 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 makes adjustments as necessary.
• Removes, repairs, replaces or upgrades pumps, valves, motors, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots and may repair general electrical problems at pumping stations or portable equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all safety standards at work sites and during transport of equipment.
• Maintains daily reports and work records of performed tasks.
• Maintains logs of preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs.

Skills

Pumps & pumping stations

Valves & motors

Electrical repair

Safety procedures

SCADA systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

4 years experience in public utility maintenance

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Electrical test instruments

Job description

We're a public water and wastewater utility serving the greater Charleston area. Our water and wastewater services protect public health and the environment, provide fire protection, and support our economy.We’re always looking to add talented, enthusiastic people to our team!

Salary Range: $57,366.40 (27.58/hr.) – $88,940.80 ($42.76/hr.)

Hiring Range: $57,366.40 (27.58/hr.) – $71,718.40 (34.48/hr.)

Grade: 108

Hours: 6:00am – 2:30pm

Position Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of associates on a work crew engaged in maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing pumps, motors, pipes, valves, and other pump station components associated with the operations and maintenance of wastewater pumping stations. Also acts as a working member of the crew. Responsible for all maintenance and inspection of wastewater pumping stations, and on equipment used in performing wastewater pumping station maintenance and inspections.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Ensures compliance with all CWS and OSHA safety standards at work sites, and while transporting equipment to and from worksites.
• Performs or assists with performing associate performance evaluations yearly or as required, and documents results.
• Inspects completed work to determine ensure conformance to specifications, regulatory requirements and standards.
• Maintains facilities and grounds.
• Maintains daily reports and work records of work accomplished.
• Maintains logs of preventative maintenance, inspections and repairs of wastewater pumping stations.
• May be required to work during emergency conditions.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.
• Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policy and procedures.

Additional Duties

• May perform troubleshooting and/or maintenance of SCADA and Radio frequency communications units and components.
• Performs routine inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment to ensure that they are in safe working condition.

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

• Must be able to make visual observations of pump station, grounds and equipment.
• Constantly positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.
• Considerable movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas.
• Subject to noise levels requiring the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection Required.
• Constantly works in internal / external environmental conditions.
• Routinely positions self to use up to 50 lbs of force.
• Daily move and transport equipment and/or materials at job sites weighing up to 50 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs require a two-person operation.
• Ability to communicate detailed instructions accurately, loudly, and quickly to other workers.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc. up to three (3) stories in height (30’).
• Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles up to two tons.
• Routinely and safely operate computer to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.
• Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• 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.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Ability to obtain a “C” Level Wastewater Collection System Operator’ license in South Carolina within two (2) years of hire preferred.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license required.

Training Needs

• OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
• Skills Based Training
• ISO 14001 standards for department and company.
• Supervisory Training

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.

Our Mission

Support public health and protect the environment.

Our Vision

Achieve excellence and exceed customer expectations.

Our Core Values

• Continuous pursuit of excellence
• Customer Service
• Open and honest communication
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Ethical behavior and integrity

Our Mission

Support public health and protect the environment.

Our Vision

Achieve excellence and exceed customer expectations.

Our Core Values

• Continuous pursuit of excellence
• Customer Service
• Open and honest communication
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Ethical behavior and integrity

Charleston Water System is an at-will, drug-free, equal opportunity employer.

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