Utility Technician I (HOLD)
Lexington, South Carolina, 29072, United States On-site
Salary not listedJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Position Hours 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday Minimum Job Duties 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. Minimum Qualifications • 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 be 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 preform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Beneficial Skills & Experience • 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. Compensation & Benefits Package Salary Commensurate with Education & Experience Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Insurances PEBA Health PEBA Dental PEBA Vision Health Savings Account Flex Spending Accounts Retirement Plans SC Retirement System (9% mandatory) 401(k) Plans (voluntary) 457(b) Plans (voluntary) Other Insurances Life Disability Other (accident, cancer, critical illness, etc.)
What you'll bring
- 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 be 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 preform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
- Beneficial Skills & Experience
- 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.