WATER PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNCIAN TRAINEE

About the role

This position provides leadership and participates in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City's water treatment plants and related equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and participates in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City's water treatment plants and related equipment and facilities;
• Conducts checks at tank locations and pump stations;
• Rebuilds pumps;
• Performs preventative maintenance;
• Troubleshoots problems and provides solutions;
• Performs chemical feeder calculations;
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from customers and the general public regarding areas of responsibility;
• Works on-call 24 hours per day for emergency response to ensure uninterrupted service to customers;
• Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements to perform work: High school diploma or GED;
• Three (3) years of relevant prior experience;
• Experience with medium voltage electrical equipment (480V/4160V) or Master Electrician’s License preferred;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License;
• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License within one (1) year from date of hire or promotion;
• Be able to obtain the Water Plant Operator “D” License within one (1) year from date of hire or promotion.

Special Requirements

• Selected applicant must pass a respiratory physical in compliance with OSHA Regulation 1920.134 Section (b);
• May be required to work additional hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call for emergency situations;
• Written Competency Assessment is required.

Pay

• Pay grade will be dependent upon certifications, education and work experience for applicants who meet the Apprenticeship Program benchmarks.
• Trainee: Pay Grade 107 and Salary Range: $39,024 - $48,780
• Technician I: Pay Grade 108 and Salary Range: $40,975 - $52,243
• Technician II: Pay Grade 109 and Salary Range: $43,024 - $54,855
• Technician III: Pay Grade 110 and Salary Range: $46,251 - $58,970