Charleston Water System · 8 hours ago
Wastewater Collection System Technical Supervisor 26-031
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$57K/yr - $89K/yr
3+ years expCharleston Water System is responsible for providing water and wastewater services to the community, and they are seeking a Wastewater Collection System Technical Supervisor. This role supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in inspecting and maintaining the wastewater collection system, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Government
Responsibilities
Provides on-site inspection of service connections and disconnections and coordinates approval with appropriate agencies. Provides recommendations for new & existing sewer service installations
Provides technical assistance and on-site inspections of grease, sand, or oil interceptors and coordinates approval with the city building inspector’s office
Conducts on-site inspections to help establish fees and verify needs
Directs work crew in the operation closed-circuit television (CCTV) system consisting of remotely operated cameras, their monitors, recording systems, and associated equipment, including data entry in CCTV inspection software program
Engages in the location and identification of inflow and infiltration sources (i.e. ground water entering into the collection system, storm water cross-connections, etc.). Performs inflow & infiltration investigations and sewer system evaluation surveys
Supervises crew in the performance of flow monitoring, smoke testing, dye testing to identify sources of inflow & infiltration into the wastewater collection system
Conducts Final Inspections with CWS Engineering & Construction Department and ensure that the work was installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications
Utilizes GIS maps to perform locates and document work
Gather and convey information to update GIS map
Create and resolve work orders in a CMMS database
Uses standard construction drawings and maps to determine elevations, grade and locations of both main and lateral lines
Performs routine corrective and preventative maintenance, including troubleshooting of electrical components associated with closed circuit television inspection systems
Completes work orders describing work completed, materials, equipment and manpower utilized, etc., and establishes follow-up work orders and schedules if required
Maintains daily reports and work records of accomplished work
Inspects completed work to determine conformance to specifications
May be required to work in 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 calibrate and repair flow meters and hydrogen sulfide meters
May be required to supervise crew in the setup and installation of Hydrogen Sulfide meters, including data retrieval and evaluation
May supervise the installation, monitoring and retrieval of flow data utilizing electronic monitors
May supervise the use of mechanical cleaning equipment to clean sewer lines to relieve stoppages, prepare sewer lines for televising and cleaning of sewer manholes
May be required to operate a combination vacuum/jet rodder truck that requires a CDL operator license with a tanker endorsement
Subject to 24-hour on-call
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of three (3) years' experience in wastewater collection system operations and/or water/wastewater utility inspections, CCTV inspections, and/or pipefitting in a public utility construction environment
High school diploma or GED 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 Driver's License required
Nassco's Pipeline Assessment & Certification Program (PACP) within 24 months of hire
Preferred
Prefer thorough knowledge of CCTV camera truck procedures and processes
Prefer basic knowledge of industry standards/specifications, laws, codes/ordinances pertaining to a collection system and generally accepted plumbing codes/practices
Prefer thorough knowledge of pipefitting practices and procedures
Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness
Company
Charleston Water System
Charleston Water System is a public water and wastewater utility serving the Greater Charleston area.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Wesley Ropp
Chief Financial Officer
Baker Mordecai, P.E.
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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2025-08-26
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