Organization: Charleston Water System Date Posted: 12/12/2024 Date Needed: 12/31/2024 City: St. Philip Street Location: South Carolina Country: United States Primary Category: Wastewater Operations Type of Position: Full-Time Education Requirement: High School / GED Experience Requirement: 1-2 years Description & Details
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, maintains, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces pumps, motors, pipes, valves, and other pump station components associated with the operations and maintenance of wastewater collection system pump stations. Performs maintenance and preventive maintenance on pump stations, and on equipment used in performing pump station maintenance and preventive maintenance. Essential Functions:
· Inspects or assists with inspection and corrections of malfunctioning wastewater pump stations.
· Assists with removal, repair, replacement or upgrade of pumps, valves, motors, control components, piping and other associated equipment in and around wastewater lift stations or portable pumping equipment.
· Assists in troubleshooting and repairing general electrical problems associated with wastewater pump stations or portable pumping equipment.
· Performs maintenance and preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, control components, piping and other associated equipment in and around wastewater lift stations or portable pumping equipment.
· Maintains facilities and grounds.
· 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. Additional Duties
* Maintains logs of preventative maintenance, inspections and repair of wastewater pump stations.
* Performs routine inspections and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
* Confined space entry may be required
* Subject to 24-hour on-call.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions
· Must be able to make visual observations of pump station, grounds and equipment.
· Constantly positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work.
· Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.
· Considerable movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas.
· Subject to noise levels requiring the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection Required.
· Constantly works in internal / external environmental conditions.
· Routinely positions self to use up to 50 lbs of force.
· Daily move and transport equipment and/or materials at job sites weighing up to 50 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs require a two-person operation.
· Ability to communicate detailed instructions accurately, loudly, and quickly to other workers.
· Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps, etc. up to three (3) stories in height (30').
· Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles up to two tons.
· Routinely and safely operate computer to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.
· Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions. Education and/or Experience
· High school diploma or GED and two (2) years experience in a public utility system, construction, manufacturing, and/or industrial maintenance working with pumps, motors, controls and valves OR equivalent combination of education and experience. High School Diploma or GED required.
· Skill and knowledge in the use of tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in the performance of job function.
· Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness. Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
· 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. Training Needs:
· OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
· Skills Based Training
· Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) per department requirements
· ISO 14001 standards for department and company. Potential Career Path:
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.
· Pump Mechanic Supervisor
· Senior Pump Station Manager How to Apply / Contact
Apply Online: www.charlestonwater.com
Resumes are not accepted in person, but can be uploaded online in the application portal.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. You must apply through our website to be considered for this position.
