Hydrant Maintenance Operator , Charleston Water System
Position Summary: Under limited supervision performs hydrant and valve maintenance. Working on a two-person UDF or Valve Operation crew or as a one-person crew performing hydrant painting and miscellaneous preventive maintenance procedures. Other associated duties include performing hydrant flow tests and minor hydrant repairs as well as valve box adjustments. Essential Functions: Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on fire hydrants, i.e. cleaning, painting, repair, replacement and/or lubrication of nozzles, caps, operating nuts, stems, gaskets, chains, etc.
•Inspection and testing of fire hydrant to ensure proper operation and to itemize deficiencies. •Perform hydraulic testing on fire hydrants to establish flow capabilities, and to locate flow deficiencies. •Collection of pertinent hydrant data through office and field investigation to become permanent records within the mainframe database, i.e. hydrant number, manufacturer, model, connections, year, valve opening size, depth, accurate location, etc. •Operation of distribution and transmission valves to ensure proper position and operation. •Prepares reports.
Locate valves and water mains in the field using electronic detection equipment. •Follows up on deficiencies found to ensure repairs are made promptly and correctly. •Help to solve customer complaints and problems as well as those reported by local fire departments. •Responds to customer water quality concerns. •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.
High school diploma or GED required. One (1) year of general maintenance experience preferred. •Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness. “D” level Water Distribution Operator’s License required within 24 months of hire. • Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required. 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
Additional Duties • Ability to operate a personal computer and/or keyboard for inputting into the Mainframe Database and CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System). • Ability to perform water quality testing in accordance with DHEC regulations. • Subject to 24-hour on call. • Perform other duties as assigned. Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles. • Constantly works in internal / external environmental conditions. Subject to atmospheric conditions of one or more of the following that affect the respiratory system or skin: Fumes (paint), odors, dusts, gases, etc.
Ability to properly use and maneuver various powered and non-powered tools and/or equipment (to include but not limited to: shovels, wrenches, oversized pipe wrenches, assorted small wrenches, bush ax, weed eater, metal files, etc). • Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally and with a 2-way radio, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instruction. • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.
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