Water & Sewer Utility Technician

Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEBA Health

PEBA Dental

PEBA Vision

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Accounts

SC Retirement System (9% mandatory)

401(k) Plans (voluntary)

457(b) Plans (voluntary)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission in Lexington, SC, is seeking a dedicated Utility Technician II to perform semiskilled water/wastewater line work, meter maintenance, and related duties.

The role requires safety discipline, ability to work in varied conditions, and readiness to handle emergency situations. The position involves operating light to medium equipment and may involve overtime or on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Possession of a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to respond to emergencies.
• Knowledge of maintenance, repair, and manual tasks for utility lines.
• Ability to read and write; able to perform manual labor.
• Utility Technician II requires non-licensed water/wastewater experience or heavy equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain water/sewer lines, meters and related facilities; make line taps.
• Perform water and sewer line maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement tasks.
• Raise/lower manholes, taps on high-pressure lines; connect pipes to mains and service connections.
• Respond to sewer and water line problems; diagnose issues with meters.
• Operate equipment such as tap machines, pumps, trucks, jackhammers.
• Work overtime and/or be on call; maintain clean job sites.
• Lead small crews as Utility Technician II and assist with program administration.

Skills

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Manual dexterity

Reading & writing

Crew leadership (Technician II)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid SC driver’s license

Water treatment or water distribution license (SC)

Tools

Hand & power tools

Light/medium equipment operation

Tap machine operation

Dewatering pump operation

Dump truck operation

Job description

Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission in Lexington, SC, is seeking a dedicated Utility Technician II to perform semiskilled water/wastewater line work, meter maintenance, and related duties.

The role requires safety discipline, ability to work in varied conditions, and readiness to handle emergency situations. The position involves operating light to medium equipment and may involve overtime or on-call shifts.