Water/Wastewater Utility Technician — Lead Crew Role

Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Insurances

PEBA Health

PEBA Dental

PEBA Vision

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Accounts

Retirement Plans

SC Retirement System (9% mandatory)

401(k) Plans (voluntary)

457(b) Plans (voluntary)

Other Insurances

Life

Disability

Other (accident, cancer, critical illl

Job summary

Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission is seeking a Utility Technician II to perform a range of semiskilled tasks in water/wastewater systems, including line construction, repair, and maintenance. The role involves operating various equipment and adhering to safety procedures.

The position also covers assisting with program administration, leading a small crew when needed, and responding to emergencies while maintaining and preparing equipment and vehicles for daily use.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possession of a valid SC driver’s license.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to respond in emergencies.
• Knowledge of maintenance/repair of utility lines.
• Ability to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Installing, repairing and maintaining water/sewer lines, meters and related facilities; making line taps.
• Performs water and sewer line maintenance, repair, installation and replacement tasks.
• Raises and lowers manholes and valve boxes; taps high-pressure lines.
• Responds to sewer and water line problems.
• Operates tap machine, dewatering pump, dump truck, utility truck, boring machine, jackhammer and related light and medium equipment.
• Is required to work overtime and/or be on call.

Skills

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Manual labor

Reading and writing

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission is seeking a Utility Technician II to perform a range of semiskilled tasks in water/wastewater systems, including line construction, repair, and maintenance. The role involves operating various equipment and adhering to safety procedures.

The position also covers assisting with program administration, leading a small crew when needed, and responding to emergencies while maintaining and preparing equipment and vehicles for daily use.