WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN I - 0426

About the role

The City of Greenville is offering a Sign-On Bonus for Public Works Operations positions: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during the first year of employment at the first anniversary.

Responsibilities

• Complete Wastewater Repair Work Orders:
  • Operate dump trucks for hauling material and equipment to job sites.
  • Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment, as well as, hand tools in performance of job duties.
  • Install new sewer pipes and repair old pipes as assigned.
  • Perform confined space entry and trenching and shoring operations.
  • Raise sanitary sewer manholes to grade.
  • Apply cement liner to interior of sewer manholes and finish with trowel and brush.
  • Use tripod, winch, gas detectors, and harness in performance of job duties.
  • Remove and install manhole ring and covers.
  • Clear rights-of-way for access to wastewater mains for maintenance or repairs.
  • Perform creek crossing inspections and cleaning of creek crossings as needed.
• Provide Emergency Response On-Call:
  • Participate in after-hours on-call duty requiring working after normal hours and during holidays to resolve emergency situations to include, assisting in running heavy equipment to dislodge blockages in sewer pipes.
• Support Inclement Weather Operations:
  • Work outside of regular schedule, throughout inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) by operating salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways.
  • Dispense salt for ice removal and treat bridges and roads as necessary.
  • Wash brine and salt off equipment after use.
• Ensure Workplace Safety:
  • Proactively identify, remove and/or report potential safety hazards.
  • Take steps to address, remove, or report hazardous conditions or items.
  • Comply with City, state, and federal safety procedures and protocols in the performance of job duties.
  • Ensure equipment and property safety.
• Aid with Special Projects and Events:
  • Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleanup of permitted special and volunteer events.
  • Aid with various City related projects, including the construction, installation, and tearing down of temporary structures, banners, tree lights, and decorations; operating small and large equipment, and tools; entering creeks or rivers to remove debris; and assisting the public as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over one (1) year of experience in a public works, utility, or construction field.
• Associate degree in construction engineering technology or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Confined Space Certification, Trenching and Shoring Certification, Competent Person Safety Certification, and Traffic Control Training within six (6) months of employment.
• FEMA ICS 100c, 700b, and 552 within three (3) months of employment.
• Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License at hire.
• Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within three (3) weeks of hire, or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence.
• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL with air brake provision and tanker endorsement within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.

Other Information

• Primary Work Location: Outdoors (maintaining wastewater system).
• Protective Equipment Required: Hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety vest, safety glasses, ear protection, rain suit, and rubber boots.