Sewer & Stormwater Tech l-lll

City of Fountain Inn•Fountain Inn, SC

3d•$17 - $25

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 components to prevent blockages, overflows, and system failures, while supporting public health, environmental quality, and regulatory compliance. The position completes work orders, documents and updates infrastructure locations, operates CCTV inspection equipment, and performs related surface repairs. It also includes after-hours on-call work, including holidays, to respond to emergencies. Employees use a range of hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment, follow safety procedures, and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and the public to coordinate work.

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.
Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to perform the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to perform moderate physical tasks that may involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, prolonged standing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects of moderate weight.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain, inspect, clean, diagnose, and repair sewer and stormwater lines and related components, including clearing debris, excavating, repairing service lines, performing confined-space entries, 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 and maintain related documentation.
Complete work orders by gathering and transporting tools, equipment, materials, and supplies; clean equipment and tools; perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs; and report needed equipment repairs or replacements to a supervisor.
Operate CCTV camera equipment to assess and record wastewater infrastructure conditions; diagnose CCTV systems and perform basic electronic repairs; maintain video and report archives; and provide reports and videos to customers.
Locate and mark underground features of concern using remote transmitter equipment, 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 disrupted by maintenance work, including preparing surfaces and applying asphalt, concrete, sod, or seed.
Participate in rotating after-hours on-call duty, including holidays, and assist in resolving emergencies such as sewer-pipe blockages.
Follow safety procedures, monitor the work environment and safety equipment, wear protective gear, and use flags, markers, signs, and cones to protect crews and the public.
Operate and maintain equipment, power tools, hand tools, vehicles, and supplies needed to complete assignments.
Communicate with supervisors, City employees, the public, and others to coordinate activities, review work status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Maintain reliable in-person attendance and participate in scheduled meetings and work-related events.