Utilities Maintenance Technician I

Richland County Government

1d•$20

About The Position

ESSENTIAL TASKS The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Install, tests, inspects, locates, troubleshoots, evaluates, monitor, maintains and repairs all components and assets of the County’s water distribution and wastewater collection system; Prepares and maintains accurate work records; Assists with construction and installation projects as assigned; Performs general building and grounds maintenance and repair work as required; maintains neat and safe shop areas. Operates heavy equipment including loaders, mowers, trucks and cranes. Works outside of regular work schedule to include on-call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed. Respond and follow through with work order request. Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety. Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills. Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions. All other duties as assigned. INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS DATA INVOLVEMENT: Requires collecting, analyzing, copying, transcribing, entering and/or posting data and information. PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT: Requires speaking and/or signaling to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature. Be able to communicate clearly to customers, both internal and external. INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS: Requires operating and/or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as public utility equipment and systems, heavy equipment and vehicles; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope. COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS REASONING REQUIREMENTS: Requires constant problem-solving. Be able to analyze and use logic to justify decision making process. Must be able to perceive off normal conditions. MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires using basic mathematics, geometry, and algebra involving variables and formulas plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes. Must be able to use a calculator to determine changes in pump run times, tank changes, etc. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires doing clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results. VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION: Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Specialized vocational training or technical diploma is desirable. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Possession of South Carolina Commercial Driver’s license is preferred. Must obtain “B” Commercial Driver’s License within 18 months. Must obtain Class “D” Water Distribution and/or “D” Wastewater Collections within 12 months of hire. May require to pursue higher certifications/licenses. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Requires one year of relevant experience. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Requires heavy work that involves walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, shoveling, crawling, reaching, and constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 35 to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This position is a safety sensitive position. The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, confined spaces, animals/wildlife, disease/pathogens, poisonous plants, trees, shrubs, difficult terrain, pressurized system. May require to wear respirators in needed areas. SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The job requires normal visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception, texture perception, and odor perception. JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS: Responsible for guiding others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine. ADA COMPLIANCE Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Compensation Minimum: $19.68 Thank you for your interest in employment with Richland County Government. Apply for an open position online by selecting the job title you are interested in and clicking the "Apply" link. If this is your first time applying online, you must create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account is established, you may begin completing your application. This application may be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening. The County only accepts applications for positions that are currently open and advertised. You are responsible for documenting all relevant qualifications in the appropriate section of the application. Do not list "refer to a resume", as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. All prior work history must be listed on your application. Resumes are treated as supplements to the application only and will not replace any section of the application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified, even if a resume is attached. The application is the primary tool used when determining whether the minimum qualifications are satisfied, so be sure to complete all sections. Applications are due by the deadline noted on the job posting. You will be notified by email regarding the status of your application. The Human Resource Services Department is not able to provide status updates by telephone or email. Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Requires one year of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Specialized vocational training or technical diploma is desirable.
Possession of South Carolina Commercial Driver’s license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, tests, inspects, locates, troubleshoots, evaluates, monitor, maintains and repairs all components and assets of the County’s water distribution and wastewater collection system
Prepares and maintains accurate work records
Assists with construction and installation projects as assigned
Performs general building and grounds maintenance and repair work as required
maintains neat and safe shop areas.
Operates heavy equipment including loaders, mowers, trucks and cranes.
Works outside of regular work schedule to include on-call, holidays, nights, and weekends when needed.
Respond and follow through with work order request.
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions.
All other duties as assigned.