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Crew Leader - Water and Sewer Department, City of West Columbia

Job Category
Utilities
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some overtime, weekend, and on-call hours expected.
Job Duties

Directs and oversees the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines and related work such as making new water and sewer taps, cleaning sewer lines, etc. Performs such supervisory duties as instructing; inspecting work to ensure quality, completeness, and conformance as instructed; coordinating activities; allocating personnel for specific tasks; and acting on job site problems. Responds promptly to emergency calls regarding water line breaks and service disruptions. Obtains supplies and repair materials needed for the job.

Utilizes a variety of tools, equipment and machinery such as excavator backhoe, dump truck, water machine, tapping machine, sewer machine, pumps, jack hammer, air compressor, shovel, hammer, saw, etc. Performs routine maintenance and inspections on equipment. Reports equipment malfunctions and ensures timely repairs.

Ensures proper backfilling and compaction of excavated areas. (Refer to full job description for additional duties.)

Qualifications

High school diploma and one to two years of plumbing/sewer experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Must possess a valid SC driver's license.

Possession of a Commercial Driver's License is desirable.

Pay Info
Salary range $49,178.63 - $68.851.20 (FY 2025 – 2026) with excellent benefits package including two weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, and participation in the State Retirement System, the SC Deferred Compensation Plan, and the State Health Plan with the employee’s health and dental insurance premiums paid by the city.
How to Apply

Application is available on line at www.westcolumbiasc.gov and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169.  Completed applications may be mailed to Brittany Raven, Human Resources Coordinator, PO Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044 or faxed to (803) 939-8634, or emailed to employment@westcolumbiasc.gov.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The city of West Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The city does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.