Collection System Operator II /Collection System Operator III

Description

• Removes and/or replaces soil, water, material and/or debris from job sites from excavations either by hand, hand tools, backhoe, or bobcat to make repairs, replace, install or maintain all types of mains, services, manholes, vortexes and other appurtenances.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Measures and cuts pipe according to specifications.
• Loads, transports and unloads heavy equipment, i.e., backhoe, track hoe, bobcat, trencher, etc.
• Routinely ascend/descend into manhole to accesses approximately two feet in diameter and depths up to twenty feet.
• Loads, transports and unloads excavated and backfill materials, i.e., fill dirt, stone, base material, rock, asphalt, concrete, etc., to and from work sites.
• Constantly positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work.
• Routinely positions self to use up to 50 lbs of force. Daily move and transport equipment and/or materials at job sites weighing up to 50 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs require a two-person operation.
• May be required to work during emergency conditions.
• Assembles and installs new pipes.
• Routinely ascend/descend a ladder to climb in and out of excavations.
• May be required to perform Flow Monitoring, Smoke Testing, Dye Testing to identify sources of
• May be required to use construction drawings and grid maps.
• May be required to supervise in the absence of the Collection System Supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Engages in the location and identification of inflow and infiltration sources (i.e. ground water entering into
• Routinely and safely operate computer to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.
• Operates motor vehicles and equipment for the department, including jet rodder/vacuum cleaning trucks, singular dump trucks and dump trucks with trailers loaded with backhoes, track hoes, bobcats and other equipment in tow.
• Assists with repair and/or replacement of defective pipe, valves, air release valves, and other appurtenances pertaining to the system.
• May be required to perform Hydrogen Sulfide Monitoring to identify source points and system deficiencies.
• May be required to operate closed-circuit television (CCTV) system consisting of remotely operated cameras, their monitors, recording systems, and associated equipment.
• Input data found during closed circuit television inspections, manhole inspections, and field inspections
• Utilizes mechanical cleaning equipment to clean sewer lines to relieve stoppages, prepare sewer lines for televising, clean sewer manholes, clean sewer pump station wet walls and clean sewer system vortexes.
• Loads, transports, unload, and operate jackhammers, compactors, pumps and manhole coring equipment pipe saws, pipe cutters, rodding machines and other equipment.
• May be required to perform Inflow & Infiltration investigations and Sewer System Evaluation Surveys. Reviews and performs field investigation of GIS mapping system for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• ISO 14001 standards for department and company.
• Ability to obtain a “D” wastewater collection systems operator’s license in the state of South Carolina within two years of hire.
• the collection system, storm water cross-connections, etc.).
• Two (2) years’ experience operating backhoes, track hoes, tractor-trailer type motor vehicles, and other equipment used in the utility construction and/or repair field is required.
• Ability to obtain a “C” wastewater collection systems operator’s license in the state of South Carolina within two years of hire.
• Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.
• May be required to operate vehicles or equipment requiring a commercial driver’s license, including tanker endorsement.
• Subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Skill and knowledge in the use of tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in the performance of job function.
• Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.
• Considerable movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas.
• Two (2) years’ experience in general maintenance and construction in a utility environment required.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required.
• Constantly works in internal / external environmental conditions.
• inflow & infiltration into the wastewater collection system.
• Subject to noise levels requiring the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection Required.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.
• Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements.
• Subject to 24-hour on-call.
• OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
• Valid South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License Class A required. Tanker endorsements must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
• Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policy and procedures.

Benefits

• Hiring Bonus: $3,000 (*If valid CDL is held at time of hire) ($1500 at time of hire, $1500 after 6-month orientation)
• Skills Based Training

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance