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Collection System Technical Supervisor (Wastewater Inspections & Inflow/Infiltration/Camera Truck), Charleston Water System

Job Category
Public Works
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday
Job Duties

Position Summary: Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in inspecting and maintaining the wastewater collection system. Responsible for inflow & infiltration investigations, closed-circuit television inspections, manhole inspections, smoke testing, dye testing and collection system problem investigations. Responsible for performing inspections of sewer service connections/disconnections and grease traps and provides recommendations for new service installations.

Essential Functions: 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.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: A minimum of three 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. 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. 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. Nassco’s Pipeline Assessment & Certification Program (PACP) within 24 months of hire.

Training Needs: OSHA and Departmental safety training as required. Skills Based Training. Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements. ISO 14001 standards for department and company. See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position.

Pay Info
$51,584.00 ($24.80/hr) - $79,934.40 ($38.43/hr)
How to Apply

Apply online at http://www.charlestonwater.com/354/Jobs. Resumes are not accepted in person, but can be uploaded online in the application portal.

You must apply through our website to be considered for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Charleston Water System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.