What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUMPSTATION TECHNICIAN position at Dorchester County, SC?
Description
The purpose of the class is to perform a variety of skilled tasks; to maintain, repair and overhaul mechanical and electrical systems at pump stations; and to perform other skilled and semi-skilled work as required. This class works under general supervision to perform a variety of skilled tasks.
Duties
- Performs preventive and predictive maintenance; checks pumps; checks floats; checks stations; checks wells to make sure that there isn't grease or rags in the wells; and identifies equipment deficiencies and performs diagnostic testing.
- Performs general maintenance on grounds and structures; lubricates equipment; repairs and installs piping and pumps.
- After pumps are pulled out and something mechanical is wrong with the pump, hooks-up a bypass pump to ensure there are two pumps in the well at all times.
- Operates crane trucks or overhead cranes for pump removal and installation, generators during power failures; assists in vactor truck operations, mechanical measuring instruments such as torque wrenches, tachometers, dial indicators, micrometer, pressure and vacuum gauges, etc.
- Operates pumpstations; cleans equipment; and ensures proper operation.
- Records the hours on meters for the pumps.
- Follows lockout tag out operations.
- Performs after-hour duty, including emergency response and troubleshooting within 6 months of hire as assigned.
- Enters and exits manholes, pumpstation wet wells and other confined spaces to perform inspections, maintenance and repairs.
- Makes routine electrical repairs when necessary; refers advanced work to electricians.
- Cleans floats; cleans stations.
- Is subject to 24-hour on-call status as assigned; may be required to work during emergency conditions as assigned.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
All County employees are considered public servants for the citizens of Dorchester County. When requested before, during, or after an emergency event, County employees are expected to work and serve the public in coping with the emergency.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
Requires at least one (1) year of related work experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Additional Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others.
Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; typical work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status. Must be available to work holidays and weekends during emergencies. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.
