Utilities Maintenance Technician I

Richland County Government

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Install, tests, inspects, locates, troubleshoots, evaluates, monitor, maintains and repairs all components and assets of the County’s water distribution and wastewater collection system; Prepares and maintains accurate work records; Assists with construction and installation projects as assigned; Performs general building and grounds maintenance and repair work as required; maintains neat and safe shop areas. Operates heavy equipment including loaders, mowers, trucks and cranes. Works outside of regular work schedule to include on-call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed. Respond and follow through with work order request. Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety. Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills. Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions. All other duties as assigned. 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. Involves operations of limited scope. MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires using basic mathematics, geometry, and algebra involving variables and formulas plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes. Must be able to use a calculator to determine changes in pump run times, tank changes, etc. VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION: Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Specialized vocational training or technical diploma is desirable. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Possession of South Carolina Commercial Driver’s license is preferred. Must obtain “B” Commercial Driver’s License within 18 months. Must obtain Class “D” Water Distribution and/or “D” Wastewater Collections within 12 months of hire. May require pursuing higher certifications/licenses. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires one year of relevant experience 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. SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The job requires normal visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception, texture perception, and odor perception. Compensation Minimum: $19.68 Thank you for your interest in employment with Richland County Government. Apply for an open position online by selecting the job title you are interested in and clicking the "Apply" link. If this is your first time applying online, you must create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account is established, you may begin completing your application. This application may be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening. The County only accepts applications for positions that are currently open and advertised. You are responsible for documenting all relevant qualifications in the appropriate section of the application. Do not list "refer to a resume", as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. All prior work history must be listed on your application. Resumes are treated as supplements to the application only and will not replace any section of the application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified, even if a resume is attached. The application is the primary tool used when determining whether the minimum qualifications are satisfied, so be sure to complete all sections. Applications are due by the deadline noted on the job posting. You will be notified by email regarding the status of your application. The Human Resource Services Department is not able to provide status updates by telephone or email. Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Must possess a valid state driver’s license
Requires one year of relevant experience
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
The job requires normal visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception, texture perception, and odor perception

Nice To Haves

Specialized vocational training or technical diploma is desirable
Possession of South Carolina Commercial Driver’s license is preferred
May require pursuing higher certifications/licenses

Responsibilities

Install, tests, inspects, locates, troubleshoots, evaluates, monitor, maintains and repairs all components and assets of the County’s water distribution and wastewater collection system
Prepares and maintains accurate work records
Assists with construction and installation projects as assigned
Performs general building and grounds maintenance and repair work as required
Maintains neat and safe shop areas
Operates heavy equipment including loaders, mowers, trucks and cranes
Works outside of regular work schedule to include on-call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed
Respond and follow through with work order request
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety
Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions
All other duties as assigned