Pump Mechanic26-134

Charleston Water System; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Water System is seeking a Pump Mechanic to maintain, install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace pumps, motors, valves, and related components at wastewater pumping stations. Under general supervision, you will inspect and service equipment to ensure reliable operation.

Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, keeping logs and reports, and assisting with emergency work as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a public utility system, construction, manufacturing, and/or industrial maintenance with pumps, motors, controls and valves OR equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Skill and knowledge in the use of tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in the performance of job function.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Responsibilities

• Inspects or assists with inspection and corrections of malfunctioning wastewater pumping stations.
• Performs maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, control components, piping and other associated equipment at pumping stations or portable equipment.
• Assists with removal, repair, replacement or upgrade of pumps, valves, motors, control components, piping and related equipment.
• Assists in troubleshooting and repairing general electrical problems at pumping stations or portable equipment.
• Maintains facilities and grounds and maintains daily reports and work records.

Skills

Dependability

Conscientiousness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pumps and motors

Valves and controls

Piping

Job description

Job Description

Pump Mechanic

Job Announcement No: 26-134

Vacant Position(s): 1

Department: Wastewater Collection

Applications Accepted through Sunday, November 1, 2026

Salary Range: $49,192.00 ($23.65/hr.) - $73,798.40 ($35.48/hr.)

Hiring Range: $49,192.00 ($23.65/hr.) - $61,484.80 ($29.56/hr.)

Grade: 106

Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Position Summary

Under general supervision, maintains, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces pumps, motors, pipes, valves, and other pump station components associated with the operations and maintenance of wastewater pumping stations. Performs inspection/maintenance of wastewater pumping stations, as well as on equipment used to perform these activities.

Essential Functions

• Inspects or assists with inspection and corrections of malfunctioning wastewater pumping stations.
• Performs maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, control components, piping and other associated equipment in and around wastewater pumping stations or portable pumping equipment.
• Assists with removal, repair, replacement or upgrade of pumps, valves, motors, control components, piping and other associated equipment in and around wastewater pumping stations or portable pumping equipment.
• Assists in troubleshooting and repairing general electrical problems associated with wastewater pumping stations or portable pumping equipment.
• 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

• 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.

Job Requirements

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

• Two (2) 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.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Skill and knowledge in the use of tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in the performance of job function.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Ability to obtain a “D” wastewater collection systems operator’s license in the state of South Carolina within two years of hire.
• 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.

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.

• Pump Mechanic Supervisor
• Pump Operations Project Manager
• Pump Operations Manager