Wastewater Technician Ii

Sign‑On Bonus

The City is offering a Sign‑On Bonus for Public Works Operations positions:
$500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during the first year of employment at first anniversary.

Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, performs a variety of technical and skilled duties in the restoration, rehabilitation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s wastewater system. Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment, as well as hand tools. Installs new wastewater pipe where old existing pipe has failed. Operates combo trucks in the preventive maintenance of the sewer collection system.

Performs confined space entry and trenching and shoring operations. Assists in leading a crew, fills in during the absence of the immediate supervisor and assists in the oversight and training of less experienced employees. Participates in after‑hours on‑call duty and supports inclement weather operations such as snow and ice. Identifies, removes and/or reports potential safety hazards.

• Complete Wastewater Repair and Preventative Maintenance Work Orders (80%) – Operate dump trucks for hauling material and equipment. Install new sewer pipes and repair old pipes. Perform preventative maintenance on main lines using jetter combo trucks. Perform confined space entry and trenching and shoring operations. Raise sanitary sewer manholes to grade. Use tripod, winch, gas detectors and harness. Operate jack hammer to remove asphalt and debris.
  
  Remove old manhole ring and cover. Install metal plates or replace with new ring and cover. Level new ring and cover to street pitch. Tamp new asphalt into hole. Clear right‑of‑ways and check creek crossings. Assist in leading a crew and train less experienced employees.
• Provide Emergency Response On‑Call (10%) – Participate in after‑hours on‑call duty, working after normal hours and during holidays to resolve emergency situations, such as running heavy equipment to dislodge blockages in sewer pipes.
• Support Inclement Weather Operations (5%) – Work outside of regular schedule during inclement weather by operating sanders, loaders, snowplows, and other equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways. Mix sand and salt for ice removal and treat bridges and roads as necessary. Wash brine and salt off equipment after use.
• Ensure Workplace Safety (5%) – Proactively identify, remove and/or report potential safety hazards, address or report hazardous conditions, and comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols. Ensure equipment and property safety.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over two (2) years of experience in a public works, utility, or construction field.
• Confined Space Certification, Trenching and Shoring Certification, Competent Person Safety Certification, and Traffic Control training within six (6) months of employment.
• FEMA 100c, 700b, and 552 within three (3) months of employment.

• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL at hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
• Valid South Carolina Class A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within three (3) weeks of hire, or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence.
• Valid South Carolina Class A CDL with air brake provision and tanker endorsement within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
• Please be advised:
  Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina must reside in a neighboring State (Georgia or North Carolina) and must meet the same CDL requirements as residents of South Carolina. Employees residing in a neighboring state are required to provide the City of Greenville an annual Motor Vehicle Record from their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles at the sole cost of the employee.

• Safe equipment operating practices/procedures.
• Proper inspection and safe operation of CDL vehicles.
• Department of Transportation work zone safety measures for traffic control.
• Confined space equipment set‑up and trenching and shoring safety equipment.

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