Utility Technician I

Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission•Lexington, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs responsible semi-skilled and administrative work in the operation, maintenance, construction, and repair of a water/wastewater system. Installing, repairing and maintaining water/sewer lines, meters and related facilities; making line taps. Performs water and sewer line maintenance, repair, installation and replacement tasks. Installs, replaces and repairs water and sewer lines, taps, hydrants, valves and meters. Raises and lowers manholes and valve boxes; taps high-pressure lines. Connects water and sewer pipes to mains and service connections. Helps determine cause of leaking water meters. Repairs water meters; installs water meters; repairs leaking water and sewer lines. Cleans up work site after job has been completed. Changes out water meters; makes taps on lines. Responds to sewer and water line problems. Prepares and maintains equipment and vehicles. Operates tap machine, dewatering pump, dump truck, utility truck, boring machine, jackhammer and related light and medium equipment. Is required to work overtime and/or be on call. Performs related tasks, as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Some experience as a worker in the field of maintenance, repair, and/or construction of utility lines
Must have a valid SC Driver's License
Must be able to read and write
Must have knowledge and understanding of appropriate safety procedures/protocols and respond to emergency situations
Ability to safely operate common hand tools, power tools and assigned equipment
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Any level of licensure in Water Treatment or Water Distribution as issued by the State of SC Environmental Certification Board
Any level of licensure in Wastewater Collection as issued by the WEASC

Responsibilities

Installing, repairing and maintaining water/sewer lines, meters and related facilities
Making line taps
Performs water and sewer line maintenance, repair, installation and replacement tasks
Installs, replaces and repairs water and sewer lines, taps, hydrants, valves and meters
Raises and lowers manholes and valve boxes
Taps high-pressure lines
Connects water and sewer pipes to mains and service connections
Determines cause of leaking water meters
Repairs water meters
Installs water meters
Repairs leaking water and sewer lines
Cleans up work site after job has been completed
Changes out water meters
Makes taps on lines
Responds to sewer and water line problems
Prepares and maintains equipment and vehicles
Operates tap machine, dewatering pump, dump truck, utility truck, boring machine, jackhammer and related light and medium equipment
Works overtime and/or is on call
Performs related tasks, as required