Water & Sewer Technician

Paycom - ATS; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Orangeburg, SC is seeking a field helper to assist with installing underground water and sewer mains and related utilities. This role involves outdoor work, operating basic construction tools, and following project plans.

Responsibilities include excavation preparation, pipe installation, tie-ins, testing, and coordination with the Project Manager. Must be able to read plans, lift heavy objects, and work independently in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Prior underground utility or site construction experience.
• Experience operating excavators, skid steers, loaders, or similar equipment.
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Drivers license with clean record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Physically demanding work with lifting and bending.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of underground water and sewer mains.
• Perform excavation, trenching, bedding and backfilling.
• Install water and sewer pipe, fittings, hydrants, and valves.
• Assist with tie-ins and testing procedures.
• Read and interpret construction plans and layouts.
• Communicate issues to Project Manager or Supervisor.
• Support with utility locating and site restoration.

Skills

Physical stamina

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Independence

Safety awareness

Tools

Excavator operation

Skid steer

Loader operation

Hand tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Orangeburg, SC 29116,

• Assist with installation of underground water mains, sewer mains, storm drainage, and related utilities.
• Perform excavation, trenching, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and site restoration activities.
• Assist with the installation of water and sewer pipe, fittings, valves, manholes, cleanouts, hydrants, and other related structures.
• Perform connection work and assist with tie-ins to existing utility systems.
• Assist with sewer and water service installations.
• Assist with utility locating and verification of existing underground infrastructure.
• Read and understand construction plans, utility layouts, specifications, and field instructions.
• Assist with measuring, pipe grades, elevations, and utility alignment.
• Assist with testing, inspection, flushing, pressure testing, and other required procedures.
• Identify potential installation issues and communicate them to the Project Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in underground utility, water/sewer, site construction, or related construction work preferred.
• Experience operating excavators, skid steers, loaders, or other construction equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and utility drawings preferred.
• Familiarity with water and sewer pipe, fittings, valves, manholes, hydrants, and related underground utilities preferred.
• Basic understanding of construction grades, elevations, measurements, and utility layouts.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding construction work, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in and around trenches.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions with limited supervision.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills