Collection System Operator II/III (Construction/Heavy Equipment Operator), Charleston Water System
Position Summary: Maintains the wastewater collection system by cleaning, inspecting, installing, repairing, and replacing pipes and appearances associated with standard operational and maintenance practices of a wastewater collection system. This position is largely responsible for operating heavy equipment effectively, to include backhoes, track-hoes, bobcats, trenchers, etc., in the repair, rehabilitation or installation of sewer lines, manholes, vortexes or other appurtenances pertaining to the wastewater collection system.
Essential Functions: Removes and/or replaces soil, water, material and/or debris from job sites from excavations either by hand, hand tools, backhoe, or bobcat to make repairs, replace, install or maintain all types of mains, services, manholes, vortexes and other appurtenances. Loads, transports, unload, and operate jackhammers, compactors, pumps and manhole coring equipment pipe saws, pipe cutters, rodding machines and other equipment.
Operates motor vehicles and equipment for the department, including jet rodder/vacuum cleaning trucks, singular dump trucks and dump trucks with trailers loaded with backhoes, track hoes, bobcats and other equipment in tow. Loads, transports and unloads heavy equipment, i.e., backhoe, track hoe, bobcat, trencher, etc. Loads, transports and unloads excavated and backfill materials, i.e., fill dirt, stone, base material, rock, asphalt, concrete, etc., to and from work sites.
Collection System Operator II (Grade 105) The candidate demonstrating the following abilities may be placed at a Grade 105: Two years’ experience in general maintenance and construction in a utility environment preferred. 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. Ability to obtain a “D” wastewater collection systems operator’s license in the state of South Carolina within two years of hire. Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required.
COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR III (HEO) (Grade 106) The candidate demonstrating the following abilities may be placed at a Grade 106: Two years’ experience operating backhoes, track hoes, tractor-trailer type motor vehicles, and other equipment used in the utility construction and/or repair field is required. 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.
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 Commercial Driver’s License Class A required. Tanker endorsements must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
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