Sewer & Stormwater Tech l-lll at City Of Fountain Inn

Fountain Inn, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

24.79

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sewer Maintenance, Stormwater Infrastructure Repair, CCTV Camera Operation, GPS/GIS Mapping, Confined Space Entry, Heavy Equipment Operation, Pipe Repair, Dye Testing, Traffic Control, Preventive Maintenance, Excavation, Concrete and Asphalt Repair

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to ensure the proper functioning, maintenance, and repair of the City’s sewer and stormwater system infrastructure. This includes performing tasks necessary to inspect, clean, and repair sewer lines, storm drains, and related infrastructure to prevent blockages, overflows, and system failures. Employees in this classification play a critical role in protecting public health, preserving environmental quality, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Maintains and repairs sewer and stormwater lines and related system components: clears debris from manholes, sewer and stormwater lines, storm boxes, ditches, etc.; inspects and evaluates condition of systems; diagnoses leaks, blockages or other problems; excavates around sewer and stormwater mains; cuts in valves, tees, and beds; saw cuts driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and roads; repairs service lines; performs confined space entries in manholes; cleans manholes and lines; and changes out sewer rings and lids on manholes, etc. Locates manholes, service connections, sewer lines and other system components; travels to site; reads maps; utilizes global positioning system (GPS) and geographic information system (GIS) maps; enters and updates department database with location details; and maintains related documentation. Receives and completes work orders: gathers tools and equipment needed to complete work activities; picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs as needed; and notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs. Operates CCTV Camera & Equipment: Uses standardized equipment, evaluates, and records the condition of the City of Fountain Inn’s wastewater infrastructure. Performs electronic diagnosis of CCTV systems as needed and performs basic electronic repairs. Organizes and maintains all CCTV data and reports in an extensive video and report archive. Provides internal and external customers with reports and videos as required. By means of a remote transmitter and equipment, locates and marks underground features of concern. Performs dye test of wastewater system to verify connectivity and locate problem areas. Assists in the planning, scheduling, and coordination of video work. Performs related maintenance and repairs: repairs asphalt, concrete, yards and other areas that are disrupted as a result of maintenance and repair work; rakes and preps area for replacement/repair; and applies asphalt, concrete, sod, seed, etc. Participates in after-hours-on-call duty requiring working after normal hours and during holidays to resolve emergency situations to include but not limited to, assisting in running heavy equipment to dislodge blockages in sewer pipes. Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears protective gear. Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains shovels, hammers, manhole hooks, camera, probing rod, jet hose, jackhammer, pipe saw, hand saw, chainsaw, pipe cutters, hatchets, machetes, pumps, truck, skid steer, mini excavator, cleaning truck, and other power or motorized equipment. Communicates with supervisors, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Regular Attendance: Consistent and reliable in-person attendance to ensure effective teamwork, collaboration, and communication with colleagues, clients, and community members. This includes but is not limited to attending scheduled meetings, participating in on-site or off-site events, and being available during standard work hours. The City will attempt to accommodate any reasonable adjustments as outlined by the ADA. Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in maintenance and repair of public works infrastructure; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license – CLASS A or B CDL preferred. VCC and/or NASSCO certification preferred. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Performance Aptitudes: Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information, such as work orders, sewer maps, equipment maintenance logs, etc. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria. ADA Compliance: Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers. The City of Fountain Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time 7 am-4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 7 am-11 am Fridays. Rotating on-call in addition to regular shift hours.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the city's sewer and stormwater infrastructure to prevent blockages and system failures. This includes performing CCTV inspections, cleaning manholes, and updating location data via GPS and GIS.