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Utilities Technician I - 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

Repairs to water and wastewater service lines, valves, hydrants, and other related components. Repairs to water distribution and wastewater collection piping. Performs leak detection and pinpoint source of leaks. Using high pressure hoses to clear wastewater collection lines.

Conducts preventive maintenance on water lines and related infrastructure. Install and repair new water meters. Assists in placing and operating traffic control to ensure the safety of the public and crew. With direction, obtains supplies and repair materials needed for the job.

Utilizes a variety of tools, equipment and machinery such as backhoe, dump truck, water machine, tapping machine, sewer machine, pumps, jack hammer, air compressor, shovel, hammer, saw, etc. (Refer to full job description for additional duties.)

Qualifications

High school diploma or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Must be able to perform physical labor in various weather conditions.

Must possess a valid SC driver's license. Possession of Commercial Driver's License is desirable.

Pay Info
Salary range $32,421.03 - $45,390.00 (FY 2025 – 2026). Excellent benefits package includes 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 basic 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 on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.