Distribution System Operator Apprentice/ DSO II 26-095

About the role

This position is an entry level position. The associate is required to participate in the Charleston Water System Training Program and must pass specific sessions by defined dates after date of hire. Once trained, the associate performs work involving the skilled duties of a Water Distribution System Operator.

Responsibilities

• Removes and/or replaces soil, water, materials and/or debris from work sites.
• Loads and unloads equipment and materials from vehicles at work sites.
• Operates jackhammers, compactors, pumps, and boring equipment.
• Disassembles and removes damaged or worn pipes.
• Assembles and installs new pipes.
• Disassembles/assembles pipe and meter appurtenances in the installation and/or repair of meters, meter boxes/vaults and service lines.
• Make repairs to meters up to 36” in size.
• Field test meters 3” to 10”.
• Performs routine tasks with hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes, brooms, pipe wrenches, hammer and saws).
• Performs PM inspections, testing, data collection, and general maintenance and repair of valves, fire hydrants, water mains, blow offs and sampling stations.
• Operation of distribution and transmission valves to ensure proper position and operation.
• Prepares reports.
• Locate valves and water mains in the field using electronic detection equipment.
• Follows up on deficiencies found to ensure repairs are made promptly and correctly.
• Help to solve customer complaints and problems as well as those reported by local fire departments.
• Responds to customer water quality concerns.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment used i.e.; tapping machines, pumps, compactor, saws Backhoe or Bobcat.
• Measures and cuts pipe according to specifications.
• Make various taps 3/4” up to 10” onto water mains up to 36” in size using tapping machine.
• Able to complete work tickets, inventory supply requests and accident reports.
• Drives utility vehicles that require a CDL.
• Operates backhoes and bobcats.
• Draws as-built diagrams for new installation or repairs.

Requirements

Regular attendance is required. Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures. Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Skill and knowledge in the use of tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in the performance of job function.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instruction.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.
• Constantly positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work.
• Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.
• Routinely ascend/descend a ladder to climb in and out of excavations, embankments, meter vaults, manholes, confined spaces, etc.
• Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles. Required to operate and maintain heavy equipment to include but not limited to backhoes and /or bobcats.
• Routinely and safely operate computer to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.
• Ability to properly use and maneuver various powered and non-powered tools and/or equipment (to include but not limited to: shovels, probing equipment, measuring devices, wrenches, bush ax, weed eater, metal files, etc.).

Benefits

See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position.

Pay

• Salary Range: $45,760.00 (22.00/hr.) – $68,640.00 ($33.00/hr.) *CDL Hiring Bonus: $3,000 (*If valid Class A CDL is held at time of hire) ($1500 at hire, $1500 after successful 6-month orientation)
• Salary Range: $49,192.00 ($23.65/hr.) – $73,798.40 ($35.48/hr.) *CDL Hiring Bonus: $3,000 (*If valid Class A CDL is held at time of hire) ($1500 at hire, $1500 after successful 6-month orientation)

Schedule

• Hours: 7:00am – 3:30 pm