Wastewater Collection System Operator Trainee City of Anderson

Cityofandersonsc; Anderson (SC); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The City of Anderson is seeking a Wastewater Collection System Operator Trainee to join the Utilities Department. The role involves installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing sewer system components under supervision, using tablets, phones, and computers for records and communication.

Responsibilities include installing sewers, maintaining lines, inspecting pump stations, and operating diverse equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED or specialized vocational training.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license; must be able to obtain a CDL license within 1 year of hire.
• Requires the ability to progress through Wastewater Collection Certifications.
• Requires copying, transcribing, entering or posting data or information.
• Requires speaking or signaling to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
• Participates as a crew member in the construction/ installation of manholes and sewer lines.
• Assists in making sewer taps
• Locates and uncovers manholes
• Assist in inspecting sewer mains, manholes, sewer taps, service lines for maintenance needs.
• Assist with operation of closed-circuit television equipment to inspect sewer lines.
• Assist with general maintenance work, including cleaning out manholes and sewer lines, assisting with manhole and service line repairs, locating sewer leaks, clearing vegetation and debris from right-of-ways, digging and backfilling ditches, etc.

Responsibilities

• Carries out daily assignments involving the installation, maintenance and repair of sewer system components.
• Installs sewer taps, lines, and manholes.
• Maintains sewer lines.
• Assists in installing, maintaining, repairing and/or replacing pumps, valves, motors and other equipment located in lift stations and other points within the wastewater collection system.
• Operates heavy and light construction equipment to perform duties.
• Inspects contractor work for City of Anderson specifications.
• Inspects and assists in the repair of wastewater pump stations and force mains.
• Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
• Attends training and meetings to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Skills

High school diploma/GED

Valid driver's license

CDL within 1 year

Certification progress

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TV truck

Skid steer

Backhoe

Front end loader

Bushhog

Tractor

Dump truck

Pumps

Generators

Gas monitors

Vacuum equipment

Air compressor

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Wastewater Collection System Operator Trainee

Department: Wastewater

Salary: $39,026

Full-Time – w/Benefits

ReportsTo: Department Supervisor FLSAClassification: Full Time,Non-Exempt
DateRevised: March25, 2025 Department: UtilitiesDivision/WastewaterCollections

Position Summary

TheUtilitiesWastewaterCollections Operator Traineeisresponsible forinstalling, testing,maintainingand repairingthe sewercollection systemcomponents, and to perform related technical work asrequired. Thispositionworks according to set procedures under close supervision.

Position Responsibilities- EssentialJob Functions

• Carries out daily assignments involving the installation,maintenanceand repair ofsewersystem components.
• Installssewertaps, lines, andmanholes.
• Maintainssewer lines.
• Assistsin installing,maintaining,repairingand/or replacingpumps, valves,motorsandother equipmentlocatedin lift
  stationsand other points withinthe wastewatercollection system.
• Operates a wide variety of heavy and light construction / specialized equipment to perform such duties as digging,
  carryingheavy objects, backfilling ditches, grading, clearing, probing for utility lines, tamping ditches, bolting valves and
  fittings together, etc.
• Inspects contractor work to ensure compliance with City of Anderson specifications.
• Inspects andassistsin the repairofwastewater pump stations andforce mains.
• Repairs properties after work is completed.
• Uses varioustechnologiesincluding tablets, phones, and computers to complete tasks.
• Cleans andmaintainsassigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and
  safety.
• Receives and responds to inquiries,complaintsand requests forassistancefrom customers, contractors and thegeneral
  public in areas of responsibility.
• Prepares andsubmitsdetailed work records and reports.
• Attends training, meetings, etc., asrequiredto enhance job knowledge and skills.

Position Responsibilities-Additional Job Functions

• Clearsand mowscity properties,rights-of-wayand easements.
• Works on-call schedule on a rotating basis.
• Performs other related duties asassigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Requires high school diploma,GEDor specialized vocational training.
• Mustpossessa valid state driver’s license; must be able to obtain a CDL licensewith1 yearof hire.
• Requires the ability to progress throughWastewater Collection Certifications.
• Requires copying, transcribing,enteringor posting data orinformation.
• Requires speaking or signaling to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
• Participates as a crew member in the construction/ installation ofmanholesand sewer lines.
• Assistsin making sewer taps
• Locates and uncoversmanholes
• Assistin inspecting sewer mains,manholes, sewer taps, service lines for maintenance needs.
• Assistwith operationof closed-circuit television equipment to inspect sewer lines.
• Assistwith general maintenancework, including cleaning outmanholesand sewer lines,assistingwithmanholeand service line repairs,locatingsewer leaks, clearing vegetation and debris fromright-of-ways, digging and backfilling ditches, etc.
• Loads maintenance and constructionmaterials onto/off trucks.
• Maintainsaccurateand complete records.
• Operates vehicles and heavy equipment such as a TVtruck, skid steer,backhoe, front end loader, bushhog, tractor, dump truck,trailers;operatesgas monitors, vacuum equipment, air compressor, pumps,generators, generalhandand power tools.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Works on call on a rotating basis as schedule.
• Requires performing semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problems.
• Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios,ratesand percentages.
• Requires doing clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standardpracticesbut which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices.
• Requires normal attention foraccurateresults.
• Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
• Requires medium-to-heavy work that involves walking, standing, climbing, stooping, crouching, bending, reaching, lifting, digging,pushingor raising objectsand alsoinvolves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Risk exposure to bright / dim light, extreme heat and/or cold,wetor humid conditions,dustand pollen, animals / wildlife, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock.
• Visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, depth perception, color perception.
• Responsible for guiding others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers
• Works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.
• Requires regular and sustained attendance.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• First Aid / CPR certification
• Trenching and shoring certification
• Confined space entry certification

Safety Compliance

To ensure the greatest possible protection for employees in the workplace, The City of Anderson requires cooperative efforts of all employees with help in establishingand maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

The City of Anderson requires that PPE be used by employees whenever workplace hazards are discovered that could damage any part of the body. In addition, The City of Anderson requires all employees to wear PPE, such as but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, safety shoes, hearing protection (ear plugs/ear muffs), gloves, etc. as required by their job duties. PPE is to be used as a tool to eliminate and/or reduce the hazards employees face in their daily job duties.

NOTE: PPE is not to be used and will not be used as a substitute for safe work practices, machine guards, or other controls designed by equipment manufacturers or other engineering sources. PPE is to be used in conjunction with these controls to increase employee protection.

ADA Compliance

The City of Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.ADA requires theCityto provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Mental & Physical Demands- ADA Guidelines

Mental & Physical Demands- ADA Guidelines
Physical Demands
Stand
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Walk
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Sit
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Handling
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Reach Outward
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Reach Above Shoulder
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Climb
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Crawl
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Squat or Kneel
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Bend
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Lifting Requirements
10 pounds or less
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
11 to 20 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
21 to 50 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
51 to 100 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
> than 100 pounds Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Pushing and Pulling Requirements
12 pounds or less
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
13 to 25 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
26 to 40 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
41 to 100 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
> than 100 pounds
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
N/A
Definitions
N/A
Not Applicable
Activity is not applicable to this occupation
O
Occasionally
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+hrs/day)
F
Frequently
Occupation requires this activity from 33% – 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+hrs/day)
C
Constantly
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+hrs/day)

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities,skillsand abilities.Additionalfunctions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors asdeemedappropriate. This document does notrepresentan expressed or implied contract ofemploymentnor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company maydeemappropriate.

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