Pump Mechanic Supervisor 26-124

Charleston Water System; South Carolina; On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Water System seeks a Pump Mechanic Supervisor to lead a crew maintaining wastewater pumping stations, motors, pumps, valves, and related equipment. You will supervise, inspect, and assist with repairs ensuring safe, compliant operations.

The role combines hands-on work with supervision, requires four years in utilities, a valid SC driver’s license, and a 6:00am–2:30pm schedule within the Wastewater Collection department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Four years' experience in a public utility or related field with pumps and controls.
• Working knowledge of pipefitting tools and electrical repair instruments.
• Valid SC driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance of wastewater pumping stations.
• Inspect stations, correct malfunctions, and adjust equipment as needed.
• Repair or upgrade pumps, valves, motors, and piping as required.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues related to pumping stations.
• Ensure compliance with CWS and OSHA safety standards at sites.
• Prepare daily reports and records of work performed.
• May participate in performance evaluations and training.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

SCADA knowledge

RF communications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Public utility experience ( Pumps/ valves )

C Level Wastewater license (preferred)

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Electrical repair instruments

Job description

Job Description

Pump Mechanic Supervisor

Job Announcement No: 26-124

Vacant Position(s): 1

Department: Wastewater Collection

Applications Accepted through

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

NOTE: IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THE PUMP MECHANIC SUPERVISOR (26-105) JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

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.
• Confined space entry may be required.
• Subject to 24-hour on-call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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
• Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) per department requirements
• ISO 14001 standards for department and company.
• Supervisory Training

Potential Career Path

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.

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