WASTEWATER LIFT STATION TECHNICIAN

City of Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for technician positions that involve operating, repairing, and maintaining sewage lift stations. This role requires physical stamina and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Successful candidates will receive training through an Apprenticeship Program, ensuring they meet all benchmarks for skill development. With opportunities for career advancement and essential staff responsibilities during emergencies, this position offers a dynamic work environment. Join a team that values hard work and dedication in maintaining vital infrastructure for the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and train less experienced coworkers.
• Proficiency in data entry and documentation with proper grammar.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, operates, maintains, and repairs equipment.
• Prepares and maintains accurate work records.
• Attends meetings and training to enhance job knowledge.

Skills

Basic Mathematics

Troubleshooting

Effective Communication

Data Entry

Logical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pumps

Blowers

Grinders

RTUs

Job description

Position Overview

This position performs semi-skilled to skilled work necessary to operate, repair, and maintain assets and equipment associated with sewage lift stations, including but not limited to pumps, blowers, grinders, floats, and RTUs, as well as grounds maintenance. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. For technician positions (Trainee through Level III), the employee will be enrolled in the appropriate Metro Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program (AP) and must complete the associated benchmarks and training. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed and will complete all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.

Physical Requirements

The work is considered heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, and constantly lifting, pushing, or raising objects, exerting between 35 to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. The work requires physical abilities such as balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work Environment

The environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dust, pollen, extreme heat and cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise, vibration, fumes, noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic chemicals, confined spaces, and other dynamic conditions requiring responsiveness to change.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Inspects, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment.
2. Assists with construction and installation projects as assigned.
3. Prepares and maintains accurate work records.
4. Performs duties in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, and safety standards.
5. Attends meetings and training to enhance job knowledge and skills.
6. Is considered essential staff during emergencies and may be required to work long hours or multiple days in rare cases.
7. May work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
8. Must be on call 24-hours during assigned weeks, with on-call rotations among personnel, possibly requiring additional hours.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required for entry-level trainee positions.
• Must obtain DOT FMCSA medical examiner’s certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
• Must obtain a South Carolina Class “B” or “A” Commercial Driver’s License (with tanker endorsement) within nine months of hire or transfer.
• Must complete all AP benchmarks by the specified deadlines based on enrollment date.

Pay Grade and Salary Range

Level	Pay Grade	Salary Range
Trainee	107	$39,024 - $48,780
Technician I	108	$40,975 - $52,243
Technician II	109	$43,024 - $54,855.50
Technician III	110	$46,251 - $58,970

Training Requirements

Receives training and assists in maintaining and operating sewage lift stations, including troubleshooting and performing maintenance on equipment such as pumps, blowers, grinders, floats, RTUs, and grounds maintenance. Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Basic mathematics skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to follow directions and train/lead less experienced coworkers.
• Ability to interpret protocols and procedures for machinery or equipment.
• Logical thinking, troubleshooting, diagnosing, data collection skills.
• Ability to read manuals and journals.
• Effective communication skills with coworkers, vendors, contractors, and the public.
• Proficiency in data entry and documentation with proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style.