Field Technician I- Grease
SouthWest Water CompanyAbout the role
Driven, knowledgeable, and passionate about water, our South Carolina team is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. We provide water and wastewater services to over 150 South Carolina communities across the state. It all starts with our people – proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services. Join us and be a part of a team that values sustainability, innovation, and the wellbeing of our communities.
Purpose of the Job
Our South Carolina Water Utilities Team is looking for a Field Technician to work on the camera crew. The Field Technician I performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems; responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules/regulations. Assist in all areas of operations, maintenance, and customer service as needed for all facility systems within the company. Certifications required for the job must be obtained within the specified period of time.
What We Offer
- Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with paid company holidays.
- Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
- 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: Employer contributions made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
- Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company-provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for sewer line repairs, line installation, plant and related equipment installation/maintenance
- Maintains work truck/tools
- Troubleshoots site equipment, including but not limited to pumps, power units, process and treatment system electrical, hydraulic and mechanical equipment
- Pulls motors/pumps for repair, including wiring and fabrication of parts as necessary
- Replaces valves
- Work in the Grease facility and understand the process of grease production.
Competencies
Delivering High Quality WorkSupporting CoworkersCommunicating EffectivelyWorking SafelyEducation
H.S. Diploma or GED in GeneralCertifications
Driver's LicensePhysical Requirements
Field-Based RoleWork Experience
1 year of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, customer service, and prefer experience operating back-hoe and/or track-hoe equipment.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.
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