What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Maintenance Technician I position at Richland County Government?
The purpose of the class is to perform skilled work in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the County’s water and wastewater treatment plants, Pump Stations, and related equipment and facilities, and to perform 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.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Inspects, maintains and repairs equipment and systems associated with the County’s water and wastewater facilities and appurtenances.
Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic plant equipment as scheduled; maintains related records.
Inspects, troubleshoots control panels, repair , pulling pumps, and pump stations to make sure all equipment are operating properly.
Assists with construction and installation projects as assigned and bio-solid operations.
Make taps at water distributions area and read water meters.
Operates heavy equipment including loaders, mowers, trucks and cranes.
Performs general building and grounds maintenance and repair work as required; maintains neat and safe shop areas.
Prepares and maintains accurate work records such as preventive maintenance and note deficiency and coordinate repairs with supervisor.
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
Works on-call as scheduled to provide water / wastewater facility operation and maintenance after hours, during holidays and on weekends.
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from customers and the general public regarding areas of responsibility. Respond and follow through with work order request.
- Considered essential employee in the event of inclement weather or emergency conditions.
Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
DATA INVOLVEMENT:
Requires copying, transcribing, entering or posting data or information.
PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT:
Requires speaking or signaling to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS:
Requires leading, operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as public utility equipment and systems, heavy equipment and vehicles; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope.
REASONING REQUIREMENTS:
Requires performing skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving.
MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires using basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires reading 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.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires doing 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.
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:
Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training; technical diploma is desirable.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Must possess or be able to obtain a SC Commercial Driver’s license within six months of hire.
Class “D” Water and/or Wastewater Operator licenses is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires one year of relevant experience.
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:
Requires heavy work that 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
The job may risk 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, animals/wildlife, disease/pathogens.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
The job requires normal visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception, texture perception, odor perception.
JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS:
Responsible for guiding others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.
