Utilities Maintenance Technician II

Richland County Government

8d•$21

About The Position

ESSENTIAL TASKS The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Daily operates, maintains, and inspects all County owned and operated water distribution and wastewater collection systems and facilities to insure proper operations. Performs routine and exceptional maintenance on all equipment required to insure satisfactory operation. Troubleshoots systems to determine proper corrective actions to ensure public safety as it relates to the Utilities department equipment. Daily maintains maintenance records, reports and files in accordance with State and Federal requirements and daily operating procedures. Orders and ensures the proper maintenance of equipment, supplies, tools and materials; coordinates the use of available equipment. Regularly coordinates maintenance repairs with contractor; provides contracted operators with all available as-built information on systems as required. Operates heavy equipment such as crane, vacuum truck, and use of high pressure jet cleaning machine as well as other equipment. Periodically coordinates new connections to County owned water and sewer systems and assists in formulating plans to meet the needs of water/sewer systems. Routinely performs sewer inspections to determine and ensure compliance with all County regulations and standards Ensures the timely completion of work order requests. Periodically assists in the preparation of engineering plans, estimates, specifications and maps for utility projects. Performs general administrative / clerical 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. Regularly performs routine housekeeping to include, but not limited to building maintenance, grass cutting, general site maintenance, etc. Works outside of regular work schedule to include on-call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed. Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions. All other duties as assigned. INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS DATA INVOLVEMENT: Requires collecting, analyzing, copying, transcribing, entering and/or posting data and information. PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT: Requires speaking and/or signaling to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature. Be able to communicate clearly to customers, both internal and external. 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. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS REASONING REQUIREMENTS: Requires constant problem-solving. Be able to analyze and use logic to justify decision making process. Must be able to perceive off normal conditions. MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Requires reading professional literature, technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form; makes oral presentation to groups of employees, other public and private groups MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires doing clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures. VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION 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 obtain “B” Commercial Driver’s License within 24 months. Must have Class “D” Water Distribution and Class “D” wastewater Collections Licenses or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire. Class “C” Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections licenses preferred. May require to pursue higher certifications/licenses. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires three years of skilled work experience or Associates Degree in a related field. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS 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. 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, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, confined spaces, animals/wildlife, disease/pathogens, poisonous plants, trees, shrubs, difficult terrain, pressurized system. May require to wear respirators in needed areas. 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. JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS: Responsible for actions of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers, contractors, customers, clients or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine. ADA COMPLIANCE Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Compensation Minimum: $20.66 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.
Must obtain “B” Commercial Driver’s License within 24 months.
Must have Class “D” Water Distribution and Class “D” wastewater Collections Licenses or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Requires three years of skilled work experience or Associates Degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

Possession of South Carolina Commercial Driver’s license is preferred.
Class “C” Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections licenses preferred.
May require to pursue higher certifications/licenses.

Responsibilities

Daily operates, maintains, and inspects all County owned and operated water distribution and wastewater collection systems and facilities to insure proper operations.
Performs routine and exceptional maintenance on all equipment required to insure satisfactory operation.
Troubleshoots systems to determine proper corrective actions to ensure public safety as it relates to the Utilities department equipment.
Daily maintains maintenance records, reports and files in accordance with State and Federal requirements and daily operating procedures.
Orders and ensures the proper maintenance of equipment, supplies, tools and materials; coordinates the use of available equipment.
Regularly coordinates maintenance repairs with contractor; provides contracted operators with all available as-built information on systems as required.
Operates heavy equipment such as crane, vacuum truck, and use of high pressure jet cleaning machine as well as other equipment.
Periodically coordinates new connections to County owned water and sewer systems and assists in formulating plans to meet the needs of water/sewer systems.
Routinely performs sewer inspections to determine and ensure compliance with all County regulations and standards
Ensures the timely completion of work order requests.
Periodically assists in the preparation of engineering plans, estimates, specifications and maps for utility projects.
Performs general administrative / clerical 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.
Regularly performs routine housekeeping to include, but not limited to building maintenance, grass cutting, general site maintenance, etc.
Works outside of regular work schedule to include on-call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed.
Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions.
All other duties as assigned.