Water/Wastewater Utility Technician

Woodard & Curran • Seabrook Island, SC

103d • $28 - $31

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is looking for Water or Wastewater Technicians near Seabrook Island, South Carolina to join our experienced team of Technicians and Operators. The Technician will perform routine maintenance, monitoring and testing of water and wastewater systems to assist with facility operation, maintenance, and service. Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering. This position is eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain necessary certifications within 24 months of hire required (D Level Biological Wastewater, D level Water Distribution Certification).
• Valid South Carolina’s Driver's License required.
• One to two years of related experience in similar field.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds, walk up to 5 miles per day, and constantly stoop, kneel, crouch, and stand.
• Valid driver's license with clear driving record.
• Any combination of the training and experience which will indicate possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed above.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators with the performance of all required job duties.
• Take and record instrument readings.
• Report to the supervisor any irregularities with instruments or their readings.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory analysis.
• Maintain Utility tract through general clean up and wash-down of facilities.
• Maintain Utility grounds through lawn mowing, weed eating, etc.
• Perform routine tasks with hand tools (shovels, rakes, etc.).
• Read water meters and record volume used by residential and commercial customers.
• Install water meters as needed.
• Locate valves, water mains, manholes, leaks, etc. in the field.
• Report to the supervisor any irregularities with meters, meter boxes, mains, valves, valve boxes, or hydrants.
• Assist with water line repairs.
• Check sewage pump stations routinely.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of sewage pumps and sewer lines.
• Responsible for the safeguarding and maintenance of personal protective equipment and issued tools.
• General knowledge of utility and company policies and procedures.
• Serve in on-call capacity and respond to after-hours emergencies.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed.
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually.
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked.
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding.
• Disability: Paid short and long term disability.
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees