Collection System Operator Apprentice / Collection System Operator II
Job Announcement No : 25-018
Vacant Position(s) : Multiple
Department : Wastewater Collection
Applications Accepted UNTIL POSITIONS ARE FILLED.
Salary Range : SEE BELOW
Grade : SEE BELOW
Hours : 7 : 00 am – 3 : 30 pm
Collection Sys Operator Apprentice
Grade 104
41,600.00 (20.00 / hr.) - $54,225.60 ($26.07 / hr.)
- Hiring Bonus : $3,000
- If valid CDL is held at time of hire)
Collection System Operator II
Grade 105
45,760.00 ($22.00 / hr.) - $59,654.70 ($28.68 / hr.)
Hiring Bonus : $3,000If valid CDL is held at time of hire)Position Summary :
Utilizes mechanical cleaning equipment to clean sewer lines to relieve stoppages, prepare sewer lines for televising, clean sewer manholes, clean sewer pump station wet wells and clean sewer system vortexes.
Essential Functions :
Operates motor vehicles.Utilizes cleaning nozzles and equipment for mainline cleaning, removal of debris and for relief of blockages.Vacuums debris from exit points, i.e., manholes, excavations, wet wells, etc.Uses high-pressure sprayers to clean manholes, wet wells, etc.Performs routine preventative and corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment requiring a basic knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, mechanical systems and hydraulics.Utilizes GIS and grid maps to locate and document work to be done.Completes work tickets showing jobs completed, hours worked, and follow-up necessary.Sets-up traffic control to conform to Highway Department requirements.May be required to work during emergency conditions.Regular attendance is required.Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policy and procedures.Additional Duties
May be required to cross-train in the operation of backhoes, trackhoes, bobcats and similar heavy equipment.May work as part of the closed-circuit televising (CCTV) crew.May be required to supervise crews on a daily basis.Subject to 24-hour on-call.Perform other duties as assigned.Depending on Qualifications, you may be hired at the levels below :
Collection System Operator Apprentice
Salary Range : $41,600.00 (20.00 / hr) - $54,225.60 ($26.07 / hr)
Hiring Bonus : $3,000 (If valid CDL is held at time of hire) $1500 at time of hire, $1500 after 6-month orientationEducation and Experience :
The candidate demonstrating the following abilities may be placed at a Grade 104 :
Two (2) years’ experience in wastewater collection, utility work, pipefitting, plumbing, construction, manufacturing, and / or general maintenance preferred.High school diploma or GED required.Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
This position is an entry level position. The associate is required to participate in the Charleston Water System Operator Training Program and must pass specific training sessions by defined dates after date of hire. Once trained, the associate performs work involving the skilled duties of a Collection System Operator. Duties include maintaining the wastewater collection system, including cleaning, inspecting, installing, repairing, and replacing pipes with standard operating and maintenance practices.Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required.Collection System Operator II (Maint / Vac)
Salary Range : $45,760.00 ($22.00 / hr.) - $59,654.70 ($28.68 / hr.)
Hiring Bonus : $3,000 (If valid CDL is held at time of hire) $1500 at time of hire, $1500 after 6-month orientationEducation and Experience
The candidate demonstrating the following abilities may be placed at a Grade 105 :
Two (2) years’ experience in wastewater collection, utility work, pipefitting, plumbing, construction, manufacturing, and / or general maintenance required.High school diploma or GED required.Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
Ability to obtain a “D” wastewater collection systems operator’s license in the state of South Carolina within two years of hire.Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required.Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions
Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles.Constantly positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work.Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.Considerable movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas.Routinely ascend / descend a ladder to climb in and out of excavations.Routinely ascend / descend into manhole to accesses approximately two feet in diameter and depths of up to twenty feet.Constantly works in internal / external environmental conditions.Subject to noise levels requiring the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection Required.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.Subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body.Routinely and safely operate computer to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.Training Needs :
OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.Skills Based TrainingStandard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements.ISO 14001 standards for department and company.Potential Career Path :
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.
Collection System Operator IIICollection System SupervisorSenior Collection System Manager
Salary : $41,600 - $59,655
