Wasterwater Operator

Waster water Operator I page is loaded## Waster water Operator Ilocations:
Broad River Regional WWTPtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
March 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R2066

Operates and maintains all County owned and operated water and wastewater treatment facilities and conducts daily inspections of all treatment systems to insure proper operation.

Performs routine and exceptional maintenance on all equipment required to insure satisfactory operation.

Maintains operation and maintenance records, reports and files in accordance with State and Federal requirements and daily operating procedures.

Assist in troubleshooting technical and mechanical problems to determine proper corrective actions to ensure public safety as it relates to the Utilities department equipment.

Collects, records and reports water and wastewater system sample parameters.

Coordinates and supervises maintenance repairs with contractor; provides contracted operators with all available information on systems as required.

Monitor water and wastewater to assure quality standards and proper chemical balance.

Coordinates new connections to County owned water systems.

Performs routine housekeeping to include, but not limited to building maintenance, grass cutting, general site maintenance, etc.##
** VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION****:
** Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
** SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES****:
** Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Possession of South Carolina Commercial Driver’s license is preferred.

Must have Class “C” Water Treatment and Class “C” Biological Wastewater Treatment licenses within 12 months of hire.

May require pursuing higher certifications/licenses.
** EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS****:
** Requires three years of relevant experience
** or
* * Associate’s degree in a related field.

Works outside of regular work schedule to include on-call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed.

Performs general administrative work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.

Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as appropriate to maintain knowledge of current legislation, trends and technology in public utilities operations and administration

Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions. All other duties as assigned.
** PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:
** Requires heavy work that involves walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, shoveling, crawling, reaching, and constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 35 to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
** INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS****:
** Requires operating and/or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as public utility equipment and systems, heavy equipment and vehicles; may involve installation and testing; utilize office equipment.  Involves operations of limited scope.
** REASONING REQUIREMENTS****:
** Requires constant problem-solving; be able to analyze and use logic to justify decision making process and to diagnose or define problems; must be able to perceive off normal conditions.
** MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS****:
** Requires knowledge of applications of numerous formulas for calculations of length, area, volume, time, chemical dosage, retention time, contact time, concentrations, pressure, flow rate, head loss, power requirements, and current draw; requires using mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction. May use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics;

deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.
** ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS****:
** This position is a safety sensitive position.  The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold,…