Sewer & Stormwater Tech l-lll

City Of Fountain Inn•Fountain Inn, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sewer & Stormwater Tech ensures the proper functioning, maintenance, and repair of the City’s sewer and stormwater infrastructure. The role involves inspecting, cleaning, locating, and repairing sewer lines, storm drains, and related system components to prevent blockages, overflows, and system failures, while protecting public health and environmental quality and supporting regulatory compliance. Employees maintain and repair sewer and stormwater systems; complete work orders; document infrastructure locations and condition; operate CCTV inspection equipment; and restore areas disturbed by maintenance and repair work. The position also requires safe operation of vehicles, machinery, power tools, and hand tools, communication with coworkers and the public, reliable in-person attendance, and rotating after-hours on-call work, including holidays, to respond to emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in maintenance and repair of public works infrastructure, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to perform the essential functions and learn, understand, and apply City and departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to operate and control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials requiring complex or rapid adjustments.
Ability to interpret work orders, sewer maps, equipment maintenance logs, and other reference information; perform basic arithmetic and interpret graphs; and apply judgment to written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to exert moderate physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, prolonged standing, and some lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects weighing 12–20 pounds.
Ability to work in conditions that may include confined spaces, traffic hazards, machinery, weather and temperature extremes, noise, fumes, dust, wetness, and other environmental or safety hazards.
Ability to work rotating on-call hours outside the regular shift, including after normal hours and during holidays.

Nice To Haves

Class A or B commercial driver’s license (CDL).
VCC certification and/or NASSCO certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair sewer and stormwater lines and related components, including clearing debris; inspecting system condition; diagnosing problems; excavating around mains; installing valves, tees, and beds; saw-cutting pavement; repairing service lines; conducting confined-space entries; cleaning lines and manholes; and replacing manhole rings and lids.
Locate manholes, service connections, sewer lines, and other system components using maps, GPS, and GIS; update the department database with location details and maintain related documentation.
Receive and complete work orders; gather, transport, clean, and wash tools, equipment, materials, and supplies; perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs; and notify a supervisor about equipment requiring replacement or repair.
Operate CCTV cameras and equipment to evaluate and record wastewater infrastructure conditions; diagnose CCTV systems and perform basic electronic repairs; maintain CCTV data and reports; and provide reports and videos to internal and external customers.
Use remote transmitters and related equipment to locate and mark underground features of concern; perform dye tests to verify wastewater connectivity and identify problem areas; and assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating video work.
Repair asphalt, concrete, yards, and other areas disturbed by maintenance work, including preparing areas and applying asphalt, concrete, sod, or seed.
Participate in rotating after-hours on-call duty, including holidays, to resolve emergencies, such as assisting with heavy equipment to dislodge sewer-pipe blockages.
Follow safety procedures, monitor work conditions and safety equipment, direct traffic, and place markers, signs, and cones to protect workers and the public; wear protective gear.
Operate and maintain assigned vehicles, machinery, power tools, hand tools, and supplies to complete work.
Communicate with supervisors, City employees, the public, and others to coordinate work, review progress, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Maintain consistent and reliable in-person attendance and participate in scheduled meetings and relevant on-site or off-site events.
Perform other related duties as required.