NEOGOV · 23 hours ago
SYSTEM OPERATOR APPRENTICE, (CAREER LADDER POSITION)
SC, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$39K/yr - $43K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a System Operator Apprentice to work within the Water & Sewer department of Dorchester County. The role involves constructing, installing, maintaining, and repairing water and sewer lines and associated systems under general supervision.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Constructs, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs water and sewer service lines, mains and associated appurtenances; completes water and sewer taps and service connections
Plugs, unplugs and washes sewer lines as needed
Locates and marks sewer lines and taps
Connects/disconnects/reconnects water and sewer services
Performs preventive maintenance on water distribution system including, but not limited to, exercising water valves, disinfecting new lines and flushing fire hydrants
Installs and repairs pipes, conduits, meters, hydrants and fittings
Assists in making various sized taps and types of joints; assists in repairing all types of broken mains, valves, meters, lines and hydrants
Maneuvers and sets manhole rings and covers
Reads, removes, sets or shuts off meters; replaces and repairs defective or leaking water meters; installs, tests and calibrates water meters; repairs meter boxes; and reads/re-reads water meters on assigned route
Performs cement work
Performs general landscaping work as required to repair worksites
Attends meetings, trainings, etc., as appropriate, to enhance job knowledge skills
May operate a variety of light and heavy automotive, construction or specialized equipment as required to complete assigned tasks including a back hoe, tractor, dump truck line truck, tapping machine, boring equipment, packer, air hammer, etc.; inspects equipment for proper and safe working condition; cleans and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; and stocks trucks
Responds to the public inquires and investigates complaints associated with wastewater collection and water distribution systems
Works on emergency repairs and services unsupervised
Performs routine tasks with hand tools (shovels, rakes, wrenches, trowels, etc.)
Performs other related job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Must possess a valid state driver's license
Preferred
Six (6) months of construction work experience preferred
Experience in a utility environment preferred
Proficient operation of heavy equipment including the skid steer, excavator and backhoe desired
Benefits
Comprehensive health and dental insurance program
Generous annual and sick leave policies
Solid and secure retirement system
Comprehensive health and dental program
Wide array of supplemental insurance programs
South Carolina Retirement System
Holidays
Annual leave
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase