Utility Technician

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

Responsibilities

• Drives truck, Jet Vac truck, dump truck, service truck with excavator trailer, or truck equipped with a hydraulic lifting device to transport loads to disposal areas.
• Performs manual labor for water and sewer line installations and repairs, manhole maintenance, fire hydrant maintenance, water and sewer taps, and installation of water and sewer pipes with appurtenances.
• Operates tractor with mowing, bush hog, and other similar attachments.
• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from the Equipment Operator or Utilities Foreman.
• Replaces worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring, and belts in machines and equipment like trucks, backhoe/loaders, dump trucks, trenchers, and other equipment.
• Hand washes vehicles.
• Assembles tools, equipment, and materials; performs specific work tasks on the city's water and sewer system as instructed.
• Provides on-call duty coverage during non-working hours as per duty roster, approximately 6-7 times per year.
• 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.
• Fills in other positions in the department as required.
• Reports unsafe conditions or defects in equipment.
• Discerns possible threats to public health and safety for water and sewer problems, repairs, and installations.
• Uses good construction/installation techniques/processes for water and sewer line installations and repairs.
• 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 workers.
• 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 trucks, pickup trucks, utility trucks, jetter/inductor trucks, man lifts, generators, mobile radios, ditch witches, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools and supplies including saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, etc.

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 possess a valid state driver’s license.
• 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 have a minimum Class “C” SC Voluntary Wastewater Collection License.
• Must possess an Asbestos III Workers license from SC LLR.
• Must abide by all City of Clemson, State, and Federal Safety Laws.

Benefits

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