This position typically provides assistance in the operation of the water and/or wastewater facilities.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Sets up, adjusts, calibrates, cleans, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory and field equipment.
• Collects samples and maintains proper documentation as required by DHEC.
• Performs visual and auditory inspections of plant equipment and maintains appropriate logs.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning tasks with a variety of hand tools for equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Records flow, rainfall and other data, changing charts as required by DHEC.
• Monitor equipment and facilities utilizing computer terminal.
• Performs routine grounds keeping, utilizing mowers and weed trimmers. 
• Receives, monitors and mixes chemicals.
• Operates sludge de-watering equipment.
• May monitor plant operations and pump stations.
• May inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair and performs necessary maintenance work.
• May receive customer complaints over the phone and coordinate services and repairs with various crews.
• Participates in shift turnover meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with safe driving record.

• Six (6) months of related experience in general maintenance; 
• Must be able to obtain a valid Class “D” Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification within one year, and are required to maintain current certification as a condition of continued employment; and must progress annually in obtaining higher levels of certification.

• One (1) year of related experience in general maintenance; 
• Must have a valid Class D Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification, and are required to maintain current certification as a condition of continued employment;

• Two (2) years of related experience in general maintenance; 
• Must have a valid Class C Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification, and are required to maintain current certification as a condition of continued employment;

• Three (3) years of related experience in general maintenance; 
• Must have a valid Class B Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification, and are required to maintain current certification as a condition of continued employment;

• Four (4) years of related experience in general maintenance;
• Must have a valid Class A Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification, and are required to maintain current certification as a condition of continued employment;

• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;  
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. 

• Knowledge of PCs as needed to interpret alarm systems.   
• Knowledge of mathematical calculation methods and mapping systems.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction with minimum supervision.
• Ability to write legible and descriptive reports on duties performed.
• Ability to use and maintain equipment and machinery.

This position requires the employee to reach with hands and arms; stand; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to sixty (60) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. This position operates on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. Shifts run 7:00 – 7:00 respectively on a 36/48-hour work rotation. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.