WATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN- TRAINEE

City of Columbia SC

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 39,024 - 58,970

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

The City of Columbia SC seeks a skilled technician to lead the inspection, maintenance and repair of its water treatment plants and related equipment. The role involves heavy physical work, climbing and lifting, with on-call emergency response to ensure uninterrupted service to customers.

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or GED, three years of relevant experience, and a valid SC Driver’s License; CDL and Water Plant Operator license within a year are expected.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) years of relevant experience.
SC Driver's License (Class D) and ability to obtain CDL within 1 year.
Ability to obtain Water Plant Operator License within 1 year.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in inspection, maintenance and repair of water treatment plants and related equipment.
Conduct checks at tank locations and pump stations.
Rebuild pumps and perform preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot problems and provide solutions.
Perform chemical feeder calculations.
Respond to inquiries from customers and the public; on-call for emergencies.
Attend meetings and trainings to enhance knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Reading/comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Water treatment equipment

Job description

Description

This position provides leadership and participates in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City's water treatment plants and related equipment and facilities; and perform other skilled and semi-skilled work as required.

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 the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, handling, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, standing, and visual acuity.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, confined spaces; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Essential Job Functions

Provides leadership and participates in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City's water treatment plants and related equipment and facilities;
Conducts checks at tank locations and pump stations;
Rebuilds pumps;
Performs preventative maintenance;
Troubleshoots problems and provides solutions;
Performs chemical feeder calculations;
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety;
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from customers and the general public regarding areas of responsibility;
Works on-call 24 hours per day for emergency response to ensure uninterrupted service to customers;
Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

High school diploma or GED;
Three (3) years of relevant prior experience;
Experience with medium voltage electrical equipment (480V/4160V) or Master Electrician’s License preferred;
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License;
Must possess or be able to obtain a South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License within one (1) year from date of hire or promotion;
Be able to obtain the Water Plant Operator “D” License within one (1) year from date of hire or promotion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Selected applicant must pass a respiratory physical in compliance with OSHA Regulation 1920.134 Section (b);
May be required to work additional hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call for emergency situations.

Pay grade will be dependent upon certifications, education and work experience for applicants who meet the Apprenticeship Program benchmarks.

Trainee: Pay Grade 107 and Salary Range: $39,024 - $48,780
Technician I: Pay Grade 108 and Salary Range: $40,975 - $52,243
Technician II: Pay Grade 109 and Salary Range: $43,024 - $54,855
Technician III: Pay Grade 110 and Salary Range: $46,251 - $58,970

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates;
Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in the use of Microsoft Office preferred, utilizing e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet software programs;
Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information;
Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;
Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as water meters; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope;
Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving;
Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form;
Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers, customers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.

To Learn More Details, Visit Our Benefits Page At

https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/

01 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

02 Do you have three (3) or more years of a relevant prior experience?

03 Do you have a valid Driver's License?