INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL WORKER- COLUMBIA CANAL

This position provides leadership and participates in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the City’s water treatment plant and related equipment and facilities; and performs other skilled and semi-skilled work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is considered heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, 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. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve 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; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. 

• Inspects, maintains and repairs equipment and systems associated with the City’s water treatment plant;
• Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic plant equipment as scheduled; maintains related records;
• Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs equipment;
• Assists with construction and installation projects as assigned;
• Assists in maintaining parts and supply inventory;
• Prepares and maintains accurate work records;
• Provides instruction and leadership to assigned crew members; reviews work for completeness and accuracy;
• 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; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• Associate’s Degree, preferred, OR high school diploma and four (4) years of experience.
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License. 

• Must obtain a Class “D” Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License within one (1) year from date of hire.

• Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes;
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information;
• Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants;

• Ability to lead, operate or repair complex electronic equipment or machinery that requires extended training and experience, such as public utility equipment and systems; may involve installation and testing.   Involves operations of limited scope;
• Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read 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;
• Ability to perform 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; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers, customers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

Salary : $49,720 - $63,393