Wastewater Collection System Operator II​/III - HEO

Wastewater Collection System Operator II/III - HEO (26-011)

Position for the Charleston Water System, level II/III for Waste apparent.

Maintains the wastewater collection system by cleaning, inspecting, installing, repairing, and replacing pipes and associated infrastructure. Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, track-hoe tractors, bobcats, trenchers, etc., in the repair, rehabilitation or installation of sewer lines, manholes, vortexes, and other components.

• Remove or replace soil, water, material and/or debris from job sites using hand tools, backhoes or bobcats.
• Load, transport, unload and operate jackhammers, compactors, pumps, manhole coring equipment, pipe saws, cutters, rodding machines and other equipment.
• Operate motor vehicles and equipment including jet rodder/vacuum cleaning trucks, singular dump trucks and dump trucks with trailers of backhoes, track hoes, bobcats, etc.
• Load, transport and unload heavy equipment and excavated materials such as fill dirt, stone, base material, rock, asphalt, and concrete.
• Use mechanical cleaning equipment to clean sewerνε lines, manholes, pump station wet walls, and vortexes.
• Operate closed‑circuit television (CCTV) system; input inspection data into a database.
• Locate and identify inflow and infiltration sources (groundwater, storm water cross‑connections).
• Perform flow monitoring, smoke testing, dye testing, hydrogen sulfide monitoring, inflow & infiltration investigations, and sewer system evaluation surveys.
Review GIS mapping for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with repair or replacement of defective pipe, valves, air release valves, and other appurtenances.
• Measure, cut and assemble new pipes; perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Work during emergency conditions and maintain regular attendance.
• Conform to all CWS policies, procedures and environmental management system requirements.

• Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License Class A required with tanker endorsement within the first six months.
• 24‑hour on‑call shift.
• Operate vehicles or equipment requiring a commercial driver’s license.
• Supervise the Collection System Supervisor in their absence.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Use construction drawings and grid maps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Operate and maintain motor компанией.
• Frequent movement/traversal on unpaved streets, uneven ground, cluttered work areas.
• Receive detailed oral directions; make fine distinctions in sound.
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• Make visual observations during day and night.
• Ascend/descend ladders to excavations; enter manholes (~2 inches diameter) up to 20 feet.
• Work in internal and external environmental conditions; noise requiring shout; hearing protection required.
• Lift up to 50 lbs single-handed; heavier loads need two-person operation.
• Subject to vibration and oscillatory movements.
• Operate computers/laptops in the field.
• Wear . protective equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

• Grade 106:
  Two years of general maintenance and construction experience in a utility environment; high school diploma or GED; skill in tools, materials, and equipment.
• Grade 107:
  Two years operating backhoes, track hoes, tractor‑trailer type motor vehicles; high school diploma or GED; skill in بعضها tools, materials, and equipment.

• Obtain a “D” wastewater collection system operator license within 2 years.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required.
• Obtain a “C” wastewater collection system operator license within 2 years.
• Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License Class A required with tanker endorsement within first 6 months.

• OSHA and department safety training as required.
• Skills‑based training.
• Standard operating instruction (SOI) per department requirements.
• ISO 14001 standards for department and company.

• Collection System Supervisor.
• Senior Collection System Manager.

• Grade 106 (Operator II): $49,192.00 – $73,798.40 ($23.65/hr – $35.48/hr).
• Grade 107 (Operator III): $52,873.60 – $79,331.20 ($25.42/hr – $38.14/hr).
• Hiring Bonus: $3,000 (if a valid CDL is held at time of hire); additional bonus $1,500 at hire and $1,500 after 6‑month orientation.

Entry level