Utility Worker (Water and Sewer)

Lancaster-County-Water-; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County Water and Sewer District seeks a dedicated Utility Worker to help maintain, repair, and install water and sewer lines, pipes, valves, and service lines under general supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license (Class A preferred), physical ability to lift 40 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally, and willingness to work outdoors and on an on-call schedule. Hours are 8am-5pm, with bi-weekly pay and potential after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Know-how in utility construction and maintenance work.
• Familiar with common hand tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction.
• Aware of hazards and safety precautions on construction sites.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Good communication with crews and others as needed.
• Capable of reading safety manuals, signs and maps.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor to maintain, repair, and install water and sewer lines, pipes and valves.
• Transports equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
• Identifies underground utilities and communicates location with crew.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles and equipment.
• Loads/unloads materials using a forklift.
• Sets up cones and flags traffic to ensure safety and workflow.
• Ensures tools and parts are stocked on truck and prepped for job sites.
• Assists with work orders and related tasks.
• On-call after hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Interacts with customers, contractors and the public as needed.

Skills

Utility construction

Maintenance

Communication

Physical stamina

On-call readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reports To: Varies according to assigned department

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared Date: May 26, 2020

Pay Grade:1

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Utility Worker assists with the maintenance, repair, and/or installation of LCWSD's water and sewer lines including pipes, valves, and service lines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs manual labor work to maintain, repair, and/or install water and sewer lines, pipes, valves, and other related equipment.
• Transports equipment, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
• Probes, prods, or digs to identify underground utilities. Communicates location with crew.
• Frequently cleans and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Loads and unloads materials using a forklift.
• Sets up cones and flags traffic to ensure traffic flow and safety of crew.
• Ensures tools and parts are stocked on truck and prepped before arriving to job site.
• Assists with work orders as needed.
• Employee is required to be on after hour call which includes, but is not limited to, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Interacts with customers, contractors, and the general public as needed.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of utility construction and maintenance work.
• Familiar with common hand tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions required on a construction site.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with work crews and others as needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, signs, maps, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions and terrain.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid driver’s license is required. A Class A Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one is preferred.

COMPENSATION

The employee shall be compensated on an hourly work week with normal hours being 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday although after hour work may be required from time to time to fulfill the duties of the job. Employee will rotate an on call schedule. Employee will be paid bi-weekly (26 times per year).

Pay is based on skills, education, certification, experience, etc.