WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR

Essential Job Functions

• Affords assistance with proper clean-up of work sites at project completion as directed.
• Executes general manual labor tasks associated with general repair work within the City’s wastewater collection system.
• Provides support for maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs, rehabilitates, or installs sewer lines, manholes, vortexes, or other appurtenances pertaining to the wastewater collection system.
• Might be required to work additional hours, holidays, and weekends as needed to accomplish assigned work.
• May be required to work on-call rotation and different shifts with 30-day notice.
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications to Perform Work: High school diploma or GED; No prior experience required for entry level trainee positions; Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License; Must obtain DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) medical examiner’s certificate within thirty (30) days from date of hire; Must possess or obtain a South Carolina Class “A” CDL license (with tanker endorsement) within the timeframe required in the CDL Program; Required to demonstrate competency and complete the minimum requirements for the Wastewater Collection System Operator Training Program within two (2) years from date of hire; Must possess or obtain Asbestos certification, A Frame certification, and Trench and Shoring certification within one (1) year from date of hire; Upon completion of probationary period and/or completion of the CDL Program, Trainees may optionally register for the Wastewater Collection System Operator Training Program.

Training Requirements

• Receives training and assists in cleaning, inspecting, installing, repairing and replacing pipes and appurtenances associated with standard operational and maintenance practices of wastewater collection system; and performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates;
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information;
• Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as line locating devices;
• Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems;
• Composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format;
• Speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form;
• Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices;
• Requires normal attention for accurate results.

Benefits

The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/.

Required Questions

• Do you have a valid Driver’s License? YesNo
• Do you have a High School diploma or GED? YesNo