Utility Maintenance Worker- Water; ERB

Job Details:

Job Location:

Operations Center
- Rock Hill, SC, Position Type:
Full-Time, Salary Range: $17.32 - $19.24

Hourly, Job Category:
Utilities
- Water & Sewer,

General Description:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires six months in general labor work, including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair, or construction of water and/or sewer lines or closely related experience.
• Some knowledge of pipe fitting and plumbing is helpful.
• The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and current DOT Medical Card required, or the ability to obtain at the conclusion of the Introductory Period.
• Other training provided after hire and required to maintain position includes various safety training such as defensive driving, blood borne pathogens, forklift, hazard communications, slips and falls, chainsaw, GIS, City Works, and Water & Sewer certifications for distribution and collection systems.

• Knowledge of skills, procedures, codes, regulations, etc. needed to complete job tasks.
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials, and standard equipment used in general maintenance, construction, and repair.
• General knowledge of water systems, plumbing, piping, valves, meters, hydrants, and other appurtenances.
• Ability to follow correct procedures and make good decisions.
• Ability to understand and carry out specific oral or written instructions.
• Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain a “D” certification for Water Distribution Operator.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment preferred (excavators, backhoes, etc.).
• Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Assists in maintaining water system and equipment to eliminate lost time and optimize system performance.
• Operates medium to heavy duty trucks, construction, and mechanized equipment. Must obtain forklift certification for loading/unloading pipe as needed for jobs.
• Operates hand tools and various machinery to repair leaks in water system and appurtenances.
• Maintains valves, hydrants, and equipment associated with water distribution operations.
• Makes miscellaneous repairs and adjustments to plumbing and appurtenances.
• Responds to emergency facility/field situations as required and assists throughout the event.
• Meets with customers; assists in resolving customer complaints regarding service.
• Ensures compliance with division's policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in area of responsibility.
• Work is organized and well-planned; writing is legible; measurements and calculations are correct.
• Operates various machinery from small equipment to hand…