Distribution System Operator II​/DSO III

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!

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!

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!

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!

job title, task or skill

applications accepted until positions are filled.

salary range: 49,192.00 ($23.65/hr.) -$79,331.20 ($38.14/hr.)

grade: 106-107

hours: 7:00am – 3:30 pm

position summary:

this position is an entry level position. The associate is required to participate in the charleston water system training program and must pass specific sessions by defined dates after date of hire. Once trained, the associate performs work involving the skilled duties of a water distribution system operator.

under limited supervision, performs installations, renewal and repairs to all sizes of water services. Performs maintenance, installations and repairs to fire hydrants, valves and different types and sizes of water mains. Performs bench and field test and repairs of water meters. Repairs and replaces meter boxes and vaults as well as valve box adjustments. Performs hydrant painting, hydrant flow tests, and miscellaneous preventive maintenance procedures.

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

essential functions:

• removes and/or replaces soil, water, materials and/or debris from work sites.
• loads and unloads equipment and materials from vehicles at work sites.
• operates jackhammers, compactors, pumps, and boring equipment.
• disassembles and removes damaged or worn pipes.
• assembles and installs new pipes.
• disassembles/assembles pipe and meter appurtenances in the installation and/or repair of meters, meter boxes/vaults and service lines.
• make repairs to meters up to 36” in size.
• field test meters 3” to 10”.
• perform routine tasks with hand tools (e.g. Shovels, rakes, brooms, pipe wrenches, hammer and saws).
• performs pm inspections, testing, data collection, and general maintenance and repair of valves, fire hydrants, water mains, blow offs and sampling stations.
• operation of distribution and transmission valves to ensure proper position and operation.
• prepares reports.
• locate valves and water mains in the field using electronic detection equipment.
• follows up on deficiencies found to ensure repairs are made promptly and correctly.
• help to solve customer complaints and problems as well as those reported by local fire departments.
• responds to customer water quality concerns.
• responsible for maintaining equipment used i.e.; tapping machines, pumps, compactor, saws backhoe or bobcat.
• measures and cuts pipe according to specifications.
• make various taps 3/4” up to 10” onto water mains up to 36” in size using tapping…