Utility Operator

Position Hours

8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday

Minimum Job Duties

Performs responsible skilled work in a variety of utility line construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of common tools and frequently operates equipment in connection with the semiskilled tasks to which assigned.

• 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
• Installs, replaces and repairs water and sewer lines, taps, hydrants, valves and meters
• Assists crew supervisor in assigning work and may perform supervisory duties in their absence
• Acts as a lead worker on a small crew of semi-skilled workers
• Raises and lowers manholes and valve boxes; taps high-pressure lines
• Connects water and sewer pipes to mains and service connections
• Helps determine cause of leaking water meters
• Repairs water meters; installs water meters; repairs leaking water and sewer lines
• Cleans up work site after job has been completed
• Changes out water meters; makes taps on lines
• Responds to sewer and water line problems
• Prepares and maintains equipment and vehicles
• 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
• Implements/administers special programs as assigned which relate to the operational activities of the utility system (e.g. safety program coordinator, lead/copper rule compliance, etc.)
• Performs related tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of an appropriate drivers’ license valid in the State of South Carolina
• Considerable experience as a worker in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of utility systems to include a minimum of one-year direct expirence in the water/wastewater utility field
• Must have knowledge and thorough understanding of booster pump station operation, lift station operation, pump controls, SCADA system, basic RTU components, chemical feed systems, and hydraulic gradients
• Must have knowledge and understanding of appropriate safety procedures and be able to respond in emergency situations
• Knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area to which assigned
• Knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of the common hand and power tools required in the work
• Knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned
• Skill in the use of the equipment to which assigned
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions
• Ability to read, write, and complete mathematical equations
• Operator I (licensure requirements): Possess and maintain at least a “D” level operator license in Water Treatment and/or Water Distribution as issued by the state of South Carolina Environmental Certification Board OR at least a “D” level operator license in Wastewater Collections as issued by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina
• Operator II (licensure requirements): Possess and maintain at least a “D” level operator license in Water Treatment and/or Water Distribution as issued by the state of South Carolina Environmental Certification Board AND at least a “D” level operator license in Wastewater Collections as issued by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina
• Operator III (licensure requirements): Possess and maintain at least a “C” level operator license in Water Distribution as issued by the state of South Carolina Environmental Certification Board, at least a “D” level operator license in Water Treatment AND at least a “C” level operator license in Wastewater Collections as issued by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina

• Compensation & Benefits Package
• Salary Commensurate with Education & Experience

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Insurances

Health

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Accounts

Retirement Plans

• SC Retirement System (mandatory)
• 401(k) Plans (voluntary)
• 457(b) Plans (voluntary)

Other Insurances

Life

Disability

Other (accident, cancer, critical illness, etc.)