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Charleston Water System · 17 hours ago

Collection System Operator II/ Collection System Operator III

North Charleston, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$23.65/hr - $35.48/hr

2+ years exp

Charleston Water System is seeking Collection System Operators to maintain and clean sewer lines. The role involves operating cleaning equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with environmental management policies.

Government

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Operates motor vehicles

Utilizes cleaning nozzles and equipment for mainline cleaning, removal of debris and for relief of blockages

Vacuums debris from exit points, i.e., manholes, excavations, wet wells, etc

Uses high-pressure sprayers to clean manholes, wet wells, etc

Performs routine preventative and corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment requiring a basic knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, mechanical systems and hydraulics

Utilizes GIS and grid maps to locate and document work to be done

Completes work tickets showing jobs completed, hours worked, and follow-up necessary

Sets-up traffic control to conform to Highway Department requirements

May be required to work during emergency conditions

Regular attendance is required

Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures

Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policy and procedures

May be required to cross-train in the operation of backhoes, trackhoes, bobcats and similar heavy equipment

May work as part of the closed-circuit televising (CCTV) crew

May work in the capacity of a Collection System Operator II

May be required to supervise crews on a daily basis

Subject to 24-hour on-call

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Wastewater collection experienceValid CDL ClassMechanical systems knowledgeHydraulic systems knowledgeGIS proficiencyDependabilityConscientiousnessCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Two (2) years' experience in wastewater collection, utility work, pipefitting, plumbing, construction, manufacturing, and/or general maintenance required

High school diploma or GED required

General knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems preferred, ability to diagnose and replace or repair worn or defective parts

Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness

Ability to obtain a “D” wastewater collection systems operator's license in the state of South Carolina within two years of hire

Valid South Carolina Driver's License required

Ability to obtain a “C” wastewater collection systems operator's license in the state of South Carolina within two years of hire

Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver's License Class A required. Tanker endorsements must be obtained within the first six months of employment

Preferred

Two (2) years' experience in wastewater collection, utility work, pipefitting, plumbing, construction, manufacturing, and/or general maintenance preferred

General knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems preferred, ability to diagnose and replace or repair worn or defective parts