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Water Sewer Maintenance Tech

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City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Water Sewer Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled to semi-skilled work to install, maintain and repair water and sewer lines, meters, and hydrants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Installs, maintains, and/or repairs water and sewer lines, meters, water taps, water and sewer fittings, manholes, collars and valve markers, backflow preventers, water sample stations, foot washing stations, fire hydrants, or other items as necessary; bores water lines; patches asphalt and concrete; grades land; and repairs landscaping.
Picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment and vehicles; and notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs.
Conducts pre-trip inspections including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; fuels trucks; loads and secures materials on trucks; travels to job sites; and conducts post-trip inspections.
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/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears protective gear.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools and equipment to perform assigned duties, including dump trucks, pressure washers, backhoes, trenchers, track hoes, jack hammers, boring machines, bulldozers, drills, cement and asphalt cutters, shovels, and pipe wrenches.
Communicates with supervisor, City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Operates assigned vehicle; operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, including commercial grade vehicles to complete essential functions.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required, requested and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of related experience in water and sewer maintenance.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

May be required to obtain and maintain the following licenses and certifications: Class “D” Water Distribution, Backflow, Asbestos, and Flagger.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of job-related safety practices.
Skill in gathering information before taking action.
Skill in looking beyond the obvious.
Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculating decimals, percentages, and fractions; and interpreting graphs.
Skill in using rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
Ability to build rapport.
Ability to listen.
Ability to continue regardless of setbacks.
Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information.
Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy work. The employee is constantly required to move objects applying up to 20 pounds of force; frequently required to apply 30 pounds of force to move objects; and occasionally required to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally requires: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, handling, hearing voices and distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by the spoken word and shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity in data/color/observations/operating equipment, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed outdoors where performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, or rude/irate customers. Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This

description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Supplemental Information

City of Myrtle Beach Benefits

No Cost Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Fulltime Employees

401K & 457 Plans Available

State Retirement

Employee Wellness Clinic

Flex Spending Account

Employee Assistance

And much more

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

For questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City of Myrtle Beach Human Resources Department at 843-918-1114 or humanresources@cityofmyrtlebeach.com.

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