WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR

About the role

This position installs, tests, inspects, locates, troubleshoots, evaluates, maintains and repairs all components and assets associated with standard operational and maintenance practices of the water distribution system; operates, evaluates and maintains light and heavy equipment in operation and maintenance of the water distribution system; loads/unloads materials onto/from vehicles; operates light to heavy off-road equipment or trucks (e.g., dump trucks and other trucks, excavators, cranes, motor graders, bull dozers, bob cats, front-end loaders, skid steers, bush hogs, back hoes, compactors, trailers, tractors, low boys, or trenchers); maintains assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive and routine maintenance and simple repair work as required; uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required; performs general manual labor tasks as required; conducts analysis of water distribution system; inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor; maintains accurate and complete work records as required; prepares and submits detailed work records and reports; receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility; provides leadership to or assists co-workers with various duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, tests, inspects, locates, troubleshoots, evaluates, maintains and repairs all components and assets associated with standard operational and maintenance practices of the water distribution system;
• Operates, evaluates and maintains light and heavy equipment in operation and maintenance of the water distribution system;
• Loads/unloads materials onto/from vehicles;
• Operates light to heavy off-road equipment or trucks (e.g., dump trucks and other trucks, excavators, cranes, motor graders, bull dozers, bob cats, front-end loaders, skid steers, bush hogs, back hoes, compactors, trailers, tractors, low boys, or trenchers) to excavate or compact earth, load or unload materials, move or haul materials, install pipe, etc.
• Maintains assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive and routine maintenance and simple repair work as required;
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required;
• Performs general manual labor tasks as required;
• Conducts analysis of water distribution system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED;
• One (1) year relevant prior experience;
• 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 within timeframe required in the CDL Program;
• Must possess a LLR Water Distribution System Operator Class “D” License.

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate competency and complete the minimum requirements for Operator D as defined in the Water Distribution System Operator Training Program within two (2) years of 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.

Skills

• Reading routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders;
• Writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports;
• Speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;
• Using personal computer equipment with skill in doing data entry and in the use of Microsoft Office preferred 2000, utilizing Outlook, word processing and spreadsheet software programs preferred;
• Performing semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problems;
• Handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as line locating devices, light off-road equipment; may repair power tools and light equipment;
• Performing routine work using common sense;
• Performing 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;
• Following instructions and orders of supervisor.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Pay

• Pay Grade will be dependent upon certification and work experience for applicants who possess Class “A, B, C, or D” level of certification.

Schedule

Not specified.