Operations Technician I

Greenville Water - Greenville, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Greenville, SC

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

The Operations Technician is responsible for performing daily operations associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of water system components under frequent supervision. This role involves a variety of tasks that ensure the proper functioning of water systems and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs water system installation, maintenance, and repair tasks, including hauling and unloading materials, installing pipe, repairing water mains, and replacing fire hydrants.
• Locates valve boxes, water mains, meter boxes, etc., as needed.
• May flush water lines at hydrants and blow-offs and record water pressure and flow.
• Operates a dump truck to load, haul, and unload equipment and materials as needed for assigned work; may operate a backhoe and/or ditch witch for excavation work.
• Repairs asphalt, concrete, sod, and other surrounding surfaces at completion of each project.
• Performs all work in compliance with company policies and procedures, plans and specifications, schedules, various regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• Operates, maintains, and cleans assigned equipment and vehicles; inspects vehicles and equipment for safety prior to use; gathers equipment, tools, and materials for each day's assignments.
• Participates in maintaining positive customer relations and maintains records of work performed.
• Operates a vehicle, telephone, limited computer use, and various construction/maintenance equipment, including a jack hammer, boring machine, tamp, tap machine, pipe and concrete saws, air blower, motors, pumps, atmospheric testing equipment, box locator, pipe locator, meters, gauges, plumbing tools, and various other hand and power tools.
• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, other department supervisors and employees, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Works on call as scheduled.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Up to one (1) year of experience in construction and/or plumbing is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess First Aid and CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver's License.