Utilities Operator

The Town of Edisto Beach is accepting applications for a Utilities Operator.  

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES This position works directly under the guidance of the Utilities Operations Manager, and the Utilities Director. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the daily operations of the water distribution, water treatment, wastewater treatment and wastewater collections and distribution systems.

DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Performs routine maintenance on water lines, meters, wells, sewer lines, sewer lift stations and wastewater treatment plant.
2. Inspects wells, lift stations, and wastewater treatment plant to ensure proper operation. Field inspections and reports. Logs readings, performs routine tests for Ph, Chlorine residuals, and dissolved Oxygen.
3. Performs routine sampling and testing for Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) compliance.
4. Installs water lines, water taps, service meters and proper connection devices and backflow prevention devices.
5. Performs minor repairs and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
6. Performs routine flushing of fire hydrants.
7. Performs inventory of water and sewer equipment and supplies and assists with ordering of replacement parts and supplies.
8. Performs duties as directed by the Utilities Director or Utilities Operations Manager relating to DHEC mandated programs such as valve maintenance, backflow prevention, hydrant maintenance, sampling procedures, etc.
9. Reads water meters and updates customer information when required.
10. Must be available for on-call status to respond to water and sewer emergencies when assigned or called-in.
11. Performs duties in accordance with SCDHEC regulations, Town Ordinances, Town Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
12. Must be available for weekends and holidays to perform daily inspections of wells, lift stations and wastewater treatment plant when assigned.
13. Obeys all safety rules and regulations and utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment required in the performance of assigned duties.
14. Assists Streets and Roads Department when needed.
15. Locates water and sewer lines for other agencies.
16. Keeps detailed logs of daily readings, work orders, and job assignments.
17. Must be capable of operating various pieces of equipment utilized in the Utilities Department such as boring machines, sewer jetters, sewer cameras, emergency bypass pumps, etc. 
18. Must have a working knowledge of pumps, valves, hydrants, etc.
19. Must be capable of trouble shooting problems in the field.
20. Other duties and tasks as may be required or deemed necessary.

A job description can be found here.  An application can be found here.  Please submit all applications to Town Administrator, Patrick Zemp.