What are the responsibilities and job description for the Excavator Operator - Water Distribution position at Mount Pleasant Waterworks?
Job Description
Position Description:
Performs standard services on excavators, front end loader and backhoe such as fuel and oil filter changes and hydraulic line repairs.
Just minutes from historic Charleston, South Carolina and beautiful area beaches, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) is one of South Carolina's Best Places to Work. We are a water and wastewater utility serving over 40,000 customers in the beautiful and expanding coastal locale of Mount Pleasant. MPW currently operates four reverse osmosis treatment facilities and buys wholesale water from Charleston Water System (CWS).
Just minutes from historic Charleston, South Carolina and beautiful area beaches, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) is one of South Carolina's Best Places to Work. We are a water and wastewater utility serving over 40,000 customers in the beautiful and expanding coastal locale of Mount Pleasant. MPW currently operates four reverse osmosis treatment facilities and buys wholesale water from Charleston Water System (CWS).
Position Description:
Performs standard services on excavators, front end loader and backhoe such as fuel and oil filter changes and hydraulic line repairs.
- Maintains a structurally sound water distribution system by performing repairs of all leaks; identifying areas in need of corrective action, monitoring/documenting locations of substandard water mains, fire hydrants, valves, service laterals and meters.
- Performs residential and commercial water taps using various methods and equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical tools for the installation of all residential and commercial service lines and meters.
- Trouble shoots residential and commercial water meter problems; replaces parts or full meter change outs ranging in sizes from 5/8” to 6”.
- Performs testing of radio read meters after installation.
- Performs repairs of all hydrants and valves in the system; ensures they are accessible and in proper working order.
- Performs repairs on system main lines of all types: PVC, Ductile Iron, Cast Iron, Galvanized and Asbestos Cement.
- Analyzes system problems derived from materials extracted in the field during and after repairs.
- Efficiently utilizes computer programs in the field such as GIS, ARCView, and MAXIMO/Syclo.
- Safely performs proper excavation procedures using excavators and shoring materials.
- Performs installation of new water mains and services and replaces old lines/services as needed.
- Responds to customer complaints related to the water distribution system (e.g. low pressure, water leaks, etc.).
- Locates valves, mains, services and leaks in the field using electronic and mechanical detection equipment to make repairs and to assist contractors, engineering services, etc.
- Receives, prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence (i.e. low pressure reports, complaint/response forms, work orders, meter set requests, construction plans, etc.)
- Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, customers, engineers, inspectors, contractors, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, and resolve problems.
- Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in optimal condition. Performs standard services on excavators, front end loader and backhoe such as fuel and oil filter changes and hydraulic line repairs.
- Provides proper traffic control in the event work is being performed within affected distance of routine traffic and right-of-way.
- Identifies areas in need of corrective action, monitoring and documenting through Maximo of substandard water mains, fire hydrants, valves, services and meters
- High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in the operation/maintenance of distribution systems; supplemented by one to two years previous experience and/or training involving water systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
- Must obtain a class B CDL within one year of hire date.
- Must pass the D Water Distribution exam within one year of hire date.
- Computer skills with proficiency in Maximo, Microsoft Outlook, payroll software and GIS mapping.
- Mount Pleasant Waterworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Just minutes from historic Charleston, South Carolina and beautiful area beaches, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) is one of South Carolina's Best Places to Work. We are a water and wastewater utility serving over 40,000 customers in the beautiful and expanding coastal locale of Mount Pleasant. MPW currently operates four reverse osmosis treatment facilities and buys wholesale water from Charleston Water System (CWS).
Just minutes from historic Charleston, South Carolina and beautiful area beaches, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) is one of South Carolina's Best Places to Work. We are a water and wastewater utility serving over 40,000 customers in the beautiful and expanding coastal locale of Mount Pleasant. MPW currently operates four reverse osmosis treatment facilities and buys wholesale water from Charleston Water System (CWS).
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