Stormwater Utility Technician

About the role

Under regular supervision, performs a variety of skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of trucks and equipment in the operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City stormwater utility facilities and systems.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck, Jet vacuum truck, dump truck, or truck equipped with a hydraulic lifting device to transport load to disposal area.
• Performs manual labor for stormwater line repairs, manhole maintenance, detention pond maintenance, and installation of stormwater pipe with appurtenances.
• Operates tractor with mowing, bush hog, and other similar type attachments.
• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from the Equipment Operator.
• Replaces worn or damaged parts, such as hoses, wiring, and belts, in machines and equipment, such as truck, backhoe/loader, dump truck, trencher, and other equipment.
• Hand washes vehicles.
• Assembles tools, equipment, and materials; performs specific work tasks on the city's stormwater system as instructed.
• May be required to work emergency overtime on an as-needed basis.
• Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, and backfilling.
• Is required to fill in other positions in the department.
• Reports unsafe conditions or defects in equipment.
• Reports all accidents and incidents (including near misses) as soon as they occur.
• Works according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and/or discussed.
• Follows safety rules and regulations and uses personal protective equipment.
• Refrains from any unsafe behavior or act that might endanger self or fellow worker(s).
• Participates in safety training, makes suggestions as necessary; and serves on committees or inspection teams when appropriate.
• Wears seatbelt while driving to and from job sites.
• Operates a variety of machinery, motorized vehicles, and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, jetter/inductor truck, man lift, generators, mobile radio, ditch witch, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools and supplies including saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, etc.
• May operate backhoe/loader.
• May perform maintenance as needed on all equipment.
• Repairs sidewalks with concrete, using a shovel, hand roller, trowel, level, and long-handled tamp.
• Repairs roadways with asphalt, using shovel, hand roller, and tamp.
• Performs janitorial duties such as cleaning, sweeping and mopping.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of experience relating to utility construction, maintenance, or repair; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license and commercial driver’s license certification with tanker and airbrake endorsements, or the ability to obtain one.
• Must possess or the ability to obtain Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector Certification as required and be responsible for PPE as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Access to FREE acute medical care for employee's, their spouse and children under the age of 26.
• PEBA Retirement 401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Plan
• Health Savings Account