NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR-TRAINEE S/S
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$41K/yr - $52K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Columbia is seeking a Water Distribution System Operator-Trainee to install, test, inspect, and maintain the water distribution system. The role involves operating heavy equipment, conducting analyses, and ensuring safety and compliance within the water distribution operations.
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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
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
Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety
May be required to work additional hours, holidays, weekends, nights and on-call rotation as needed in order to accomplish assigned work; and
Required to work on call rotation; and
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Knowledge of 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
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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