Utility Technician I

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.)