Water-Sewer Tech

Position: Water-Sewer Tech I
Salary : $36,400.00 Annually
Location : USA, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/17/2025

Description

** Open Until Filled**

Employees of the City of Clinton and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

The information contained within this document has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.

Examples of Duties
Purpose of Position

Under occasional supervision, performs the installation, maintenance, and repair of various potable water and sanitary and storm sewer lines, appurtenances, and pumping and lift stations within the service district of the City of Clinton. Operates various heavy equipment and tools as necessary to perform daily tasks. Reports to the Water and Sewer Division Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Water-Sewer Technician I Functions
• Repairs various water and sewer apparatuses as necessary to correct water leaks/sewer back-ups.
• Installs water/sewer mains, water/sewer lines, water meters, water taps, irrigation systems, catch basins and manholes; replaces water valves and hydrants.
• Possess and maintain or have the ability to possess and maintain a minimum of a Class D Water Distribution license from the SC Dept. of Health and Environmental Control within one year of hire.
• Cleans sewer blockages and repairs sewer line breaks; cleans storm drains.
• Cleans right-of-ways for sewer and water lines; uses a linear boring machine to clear right-of-ways under roads and driveways.
• Performs maintenance and repair work on pump / lift stations as required.
• Transports equipment to and from job sites as required.
• Performs landscaping and general grounds keeping activities as required on City and private properties;
• Pours and finishes concrete after repair.
• Operates and cares for equipment, machinery and tools, including a dump truck, cement mixer, tractor, mowers, backhoe, trenchers, boring machine, gas detectors, tapping machine, sewer jet machine, sewer rodding machine, sewer camera, air compressor, pumps, pipe horn, cutting torches, welding equipment, sewer smoker machine, meters, valve turner, generators, blowers, shoring equipment, gauges, wood chipper, stump grinder, weed eaters, mechanic's tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, and various other hand and power tools.
• Prepares and submits various records and reports as required.
• Interacts and communicates in a courteous and professional manner with immediate supervisor, co-workers, other City employees, other utility companies, customers and the general public.
• The position is subject to on-call rotation to respond to emergency situations and is subject to emergency callback.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups of people and individuals.
• Position is designated as "safety-sensitive" and subject to the City's Safety-Sensitive Random Drug Testing Policy.
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Requires a high school diploma or GED from an acceptable accredited high school recognized by the South Carolina Department of Education, supplemented by a minimum of 6 months of experience in the water-sewer or a related industry and a minimum of 6 months experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

2. Must possess and maintain s a valid S.C. driver's license. A commercial driver's license is preferred (Class

B) and is subject to the Department of Transportation's random drug and alcohol testing regulations.

3. Possess and maintain or have the ability to possess and maintain a minimum Class D Water Distribution license from the SC Dept. of Health and Environmental Control within one year from date of hire, requirement of Class C Water Distribution license within 2 years of date of hire.

Knowledge of:

Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws and regulations related to utility service operations, including OSHA and EPA environmental and safety standards.

Methods, best practices, codes, regulations and other applicable installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer service lines, pumping, and lift station equipment and operations.

Effective methods and techniques for providing…