Water Plant Technician I: Routine Maintenance & Repairs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Columbia seeks a Maintenance Technician to operate, repair, and maintain assets at remote sites including water tanks, pump stations, and PRVs. Positions range from Trainee to Technician III and include enrollment in the AP Apprenticeship Program with required benchmarks.

The role is physically demanding and includes long hours, on-call weeks, and possible night/weekend work. Benefits apply to full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required for entry level trainee positions.
• Must obtain FMCSA medical examiner's certificate within 30 days from hire.
• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License.
• Must obtain a South Carolina Class "A" CDL within one year from hire.
• Must complete AP benchmarks by deadlines based on AP enrollment date.
• 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 -$54,855.50
• Technician III: Pay Grade 110 and Salary Range: $46,251 -$58,970

Responsibilities

• Inspects, operates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs equipment
• Assists with construction and installation projects as assigned
• Prepares and maintains accurate work records
• Performs all duties per policies, regulations, standards of quality and safety
• Attends meetings and training to enhance job knowledge and skills
• Is essential staff during emergencies and may work long hours
• May work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Must be on call 24-hours per day during on-call weeks
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Basic math

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Columbia seeks a Maintenance Technician to operate, repair, and maintain assets at remote sites including water tanks, pump stations, and PRVs. Positions range from Trainee to Technician III and include enrollment in the AP Apprenticeship Program with required benchmarks.

The role is physically demanding and includes long hours, on-call weeks, and possible night/weekend work. Benefits apply to full-time staff.