Utilities Maintenance Technician I

Richland County Government

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for installing, testing, inspecting, locating, troubleshooting, evaluating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing all components and assets of the County’s water distribution and wastewater collection system. The role involves preparing and maintaining accurate work records, assisting with construction and installation projects, and performing general building and grounds maintenance. The technician will operate heavy equipment, respond to work order requests, and ensure all duties are performed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety. This is considered an essential employee position during inclement weather or emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid state driver’s license.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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, test, inspect, locate, troubleshoot, evaluate, monitor, maintain, and repair all components and assets of the County’s water distribution and wastewater collection system.
Prepare and maintain accurate work records.
Assist with construction and installation projects as assigned.
Perform general building and grounds maintenance and repair work as required.
Maintain neat and safe shop areas.
Operate heavy equipment including loaders, mowers, trucks, and cranes.
Work outside of regular work schedule to include on-call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed.
Respond and follow through with work order requests.
Perform all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
Attend meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Serve as an essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions.
Perform all other duties as assigned.