Utility Technician

The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

PEBA Retirement

Paid Annual and Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per year
Access to FREE acute medical care for employee's, their spouse and children under the age of 26.
401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Life Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Plan

• Drive truck, Jet Vac truck, dump truck, service truck with excavator trailer, or truck equipped with a hydraulic lifting device to transport the load to disposal area.
• Perform manual labor for water and sewer line installations and repairs, manhole maintenance, fire hydrant maintenance, water and sewer taps, and installation of water and sewer pipes with appurtenances.
• Operate tractor with mowing, bush hog, and other similar type attachments.
• Receive written work orders or verbal instructions from the Equipment Operator or Utilities Foreman.
• Replace worn or damaged parts, such as hoses, wiring, and belts, in machines and equipment, such as truck, backhoe/loader, dump truck, trencher, and other equipment.
• Hand wash vehicles.
• Assemble tools, equipment, and materials; perform specific work tasks on the city's water and sewer system as instructed.
• Provide on-call duty coverage during non-working hours as per duty roster, approximately 6-7 times per year.
• Operate light and medium-sized construction and power equipment.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, and back filling.
• Be required to fill in other positions in the department.
• Report unsafe conditions or defects in equipment.
• Be able to discern possible threats to public health safety for water and sewer problems, repairs, and installations.
• Be able to use good construction/installation techniques/processes for water and sewer line installations and repairs.
• Report all accidents and incidents (including near misses) as soon as they occur.
• Work according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and/or discussed.
• Follow safety rules and regulations and use personal protective equipment.
• Refrain from any unsafe behavior or act that might endanger self or fellow worker(s).
• Participate in safety training, make suggestions as necessary; serve on committees or inspection teams when appropriate.
• Wear seatbelt while driving to and from job sites.
• Operate a variety of machinery, motorized vehicles, and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, jetter/inductor truck, man lift, generators, mobile radio, ditch witch, etc.
• Use a variety of tools and supplies including saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, etc.

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of experience relating to utility construction, maintenance, or repair; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess a valid state driver's license. Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license and commercial driver's license certification with tanker and airbrake endorsements, or the ability to obtain one. Must have a minimum Class "C" SC Voluntary Wastewater Collection License. Must possess an Asbestos III Workers license from SC LLR. The employee is required to abide by all City of Clemson, State, and Federal Safety Laws.

Applications accepted online yofclemson.org..

The City of Clemson is an equal opportunity employer.