Distribution System Supervisor - Valve Crew

we're a public water and wastewater utility serving the greater charleston area. Our water and wastewater services protect public health and the environment, provide fire protection, and support our economy. We’re always looking to add talented, enthusiastic people to our team!

applications accepted through sunday, june 28, 2026.

salary range: $57,366.40 (27.58/hr.) – $88,940.80 ($42.76/hr.)

grade: 108

hours: 6:30am – 3:00pm

supervises and coordinates activities of the valve crew personnel in the operation and preventive maintenance of water system valves, air release valves, fire hydrants, and blow-off devices. Isolates and reactivates water mains in support of emergency repairs, system improvement projects, and capital improvement projects. Provides immediate support for installation and/or repair of water mains, hydrants, valves, meters, meter boxes, vaults, service lines, traffic control, asphalt, concrete patching, slate and cobblestone replacement.

Assist in maintaining water distribution iso certification by following water distribution’s standard operating instructions.

• reviews customer complaints and develops solutions.
• evaluates and solves water distribution system problems.
• supervises activities of the valve exercising and air release valve inspection programs.
• monitors scada to evaluate system performance and water quality, and develops and implements action plans in response to data.
• supervises and coordinates activities of crew personnel in the installation and/or repair of water mains, hydrants, valves, meters, meter boxes, vaults and service lines, valve operations and large wet taps on various types and sizes of water mains.
• performs pm inspections, general maintenance and repair of valves, fire hydrants, water mains, blow offs and sampling stations.
• updates valve cards and grids for water distribution system improvements.
• responsible for maintaining equipment used by the valve crew, i.e.; valve truck, locating equipment, flushing equipment, attenuator trailers, compactors, valve keys, chlorine and turbidity meters, saws, generators, hand tools, arrow & message boards, asphalt compactors etc.
• performs preventive maintenance on transmission, distribution, and air release valves.
• operates hydraulic and manual valve keys.
• locates valves, water mains and water service lines in the field using electronic detection equipment.
• plans and performs water main isolations for repairs, distribution system improvements, and capital improvement projects.
• required to complete asphalt patches.
• responsible for traffic control.
• takes water quality samples throughout the distribution system
• personally checks the completed work to determine conformance to standards.
• required to assist personnel in installation and repair work.
• complies with and maintains all safety procedures according to cws and osha standards at all job sites and while traveling to and from job sites.
• completes and maintains all appropriate documents on work related activities daily.
• assists with various taps into ¾” to 2” (possibly 10”) onto water mains using tapping machine.
• subject to 24-hour on-call on a rotating basis.
• disinfects and chlorinate pipes and fittings.
• evaluates performance of associates.
• may be required to schedule work in the absence of the senior manager.
• may be required to work during emergency conditions.
• regular attendance is required.
• job performance must conform to all cws policies and procedures.
• specific knowledge of cws environmental management system policy and procedures.

• draws as-built diagrams for new installations or repairs and upgrades to the distribution system.
• may be required to schedule work when district manager is not present.
• trains new personnel in use of equipment and tools.

• ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles. Required to operate and maintain heavy equipment to include but not limited to backhoes and /or bobcats.
• constantly positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work.
• ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio, to include…