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Pump Station Mechanic, City of West Columbia

Job Category
Utilities
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some overtime, weekend, and on-call hours expected.
Job Duties

• Inspects, troubleshoots, and diagnoses potential problems with pumps and motors; performs general repairs on all equipment related to lift station operation. Ensures equipment functions properly and in accordance with South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) standards for wastewater facilities.

• Responsible for scheduling and conducting preventive maintenance on necessary equipment and performing procedures on a weekly, monthly, semi-annually, or yearly basis in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations. • Read and interpret engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, and manufacturer operation and maintenance manuals.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, and manufacturer operation and maintenance manuals. (Refer to job description for complete list of duties and qualifications)

Qualifications

Vocational/technical school education or training in electrical and mechanical repairs/maintenance plus three to five years of experience in the electrical or mechanical maintenance field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job duties.

Must possess a valid SC Driver's License.

Must be physically able to perform manual labor required.

Pay Info
Salary range $48,264.60 – $67,572.16. Excellent benefits package including 14 holidays and participation in the State Retirement System, the SC Deferred Compensation Plan, and the State Health Plan with the employee’s health and basic dental insurance premiums paid by the city.
How to Apply

Employment application is available on line at www.westcolumbiasc.gov and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169.  Completed, signed applications may be mailed to Brittany Raven, Human Resources Coordinator, P.O. Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044, faxed to (803) 939-8634, or emailed to employment@westcolumbiasc.gov.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The city of West Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The city does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.