Utilities Maintenance Technician I

Install, tests, inspects, locates, troubleshoots, evaluates, monitor, maintains and repairs all components and assets of the County’s water distribution and wastewater collection system;

Prepares and maintains accurate work records;

Assists with construction and installation projects as assigned;

Performs general building and grounds maintenance and repair work as required; maintains neat and safe shop areas.

Operates heavy equipment including loaders, mowers, trucks and cranes.

Works outside of regular work schedule to include on-call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed.

Respond and follow through with work order request.

Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.

Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions.

All other duties as assigned.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS:

Requires operating and/or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as public utility equipment and systems, heavy equipment and vehicles; may involve installation and testing.  Involves operations of limited scope.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires using basic mathematics, geometry, and algebra involving variables and formulas plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes.  Must be able to use a calculator to determine changes in pump run times, tank changes, etc.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:

Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalent.  Specialized vocational training or technical diploma is desirable.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.  Possession of South Carolina Commercial Driver’s license is preferred. Must obtain “B” Commercial Driver’s License within 18 months.

Must obtain Class “D” Water Distribution and/or “D” Wastewater Collections within 12 months of hire.  May require pursuing higher certifications/licenses.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires one year of relevant experience

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires heavy work that involves walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, shoveling, crawling, reaching, and constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 35 to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

The job requires normal visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception, texture perception, and odor perception.