Under limited supervision, performs preventative maintenance and repairs on fire hydrants (i.e. cleaning, painting, repair, replacement and/or lubrication of nozzles, caps, operating nuts, stems, gaskets, chains, etc.); and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs inspection and testing of fire hydrants to ensure proper operation and to itemize deficiencies as well as hydraulic testing to establish flow capabilities and locate flow deficiencies.
• Performs backflow and cross connection inspections, testing, and minor repairs needed to these devices.
• Performs non-payment cut-offs.
• Collects pertinent hydrant data through office and field investigation to become permanent record within the GIS database, (i.e. hydrant number, manufacturer, model, connection, year, valve opening size, depth, location, etc.)
• Operation of distribution and transmission valve to ensure proper position and operation.
• Prepares reports.
• Locates valves and water mains in the field using electron detection equipment.
• Follows up deficiencies found to ensure repairs are made promptly and correctly.
• Assist in solving customer complaints and problems as well as those reported by local five departments.
• Respond to customer water quality concerns.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and/or keyboard for inputting information into the GIS database and CMMS.
• Ability to perform water quality testing in accordance with DHEC regulations.
• Performs re-reads when needed.
• May be required to work during emergency conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of experience in pipe construction and maintenance and construction including heavy equipment operation;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record;

• Must be able to obtain a valid Class B CDL within six (6) months of employment;
• Must be able to obtain a Class D Water Distribution license within twenty-four (24) months of employment;
• Serves "on-call" status on a rotating basis as well as after hours and weekends on an emergency basis.
• 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.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and other computer programs.
• Knowledge in the use of tools, materials and equipment commonly used in the performance of job function.
• Knowledge of sampling procedures and sample site locations for bacteriological testing.
• Knowledge of the use of pumps, compressors and other appropriate equipment.
• Knowledge of pipefitting skills, of water taps and new water line construction practices.
• Ability to operate utility vehicles, backhoe, mini excavators and related equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability write legible and descriptive reports on duties performed.
• Ability to deal with the public to include handling potential difficult customers and volatile situations.
• Ability to qualify physically for wearing self-contained breathing equipment.
• Ability to prepare purchase orders and determine benefits eligibility.
• Ability to use small office equipment, computers and highly technical computer applications.
• Ability to use or repair small, medium and heavy equipment and machinery.

This position requires the employee to reach, pull and push with hands and arms; stand; and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ninety-five (95) 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. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal working hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 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. This position is subject to 24-hours on call.