Water Distribution Crewman

Water Distribution -  Crewman

Utilities Department 

The City of Newberry is a vibrant, growing, municipality! We invest in our employees and encourage them to grow and develop in their positions and careers with the City. If you want a long-term opportunity within an exciting organization, this position may be for you. Our full-time employees are members of the SC Retirement system, and have a generous benefits package that includes time off accruals that begin from day 1, along with being eligible for the BlueCross BlueShield State health insurance program. 

The City of Newberry is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The City strives to create and maintain a working and learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We all share in the responsibility for achieving these goals, and for making the City of Newberry a place where each of us may contribute to and realize the successes from a broadened understanding, heightened awareness, awakened empathy, and the fostering of empowerment.

In this position, the employee is trained to learn and understand the requirements that are necessary for effective and efficient operation and repair of the City’s water distribution and sewer collection systems. Work involves all duties necessary for proper and efficient maintenance of the water, wastewater, electrical, and fiber right of way. Reports to the Water Sewer Superintendent.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a Right of Way Crewman, operates A-Boom tractor with bush hog, pole saws, skid steer, backhoes, trenchers, front end loaders, dump truck, and chain saws to maintain the City’s right of ways. 
• As a Water Sewer Apprentice, you will assist in operating backhoes, trenchers, front-end loaders, boom trucks, dump trucks, boring machines, tapping machines, meters, fire hydrants, or similar equipment, material, and supplies to repair the water distribution and sewer collection systems
• Assists with installation, maintenance, and service of water and sewer taps. Assists with maintenance and construction of water and sewer lines and appurtenances. Assists with installation, maintenance, and flushing of fire hydrants.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by nine months to twelve months of work experience in general maintenance or landscaping or a combination of experience and knowledge.
• SC – Driver’s License; CDL Class-A Required. 
• Must be capable of learning to use equipment such as, but not limited to, hydro-stop equipment to assist in repairing leaks, patching holes, repairing broken storm drains, replacing broken valves and hydrants, laying lines, building meter pits, and testing meters. 
• Must have the ability to attain Level ‘D’ water distribution and ‘D’ wastewater collection certification within one year of employment. 
• Subject to standby duty and twenty-four-hour call back.

Pay Range: $18.62 - $24.20/hour - Based on certifications and experience 

Apprentice: No CDL and entry-level $18.62 - $19.00/hour

CDL, 'D' level certifications, and/or 2-4 years experience $19.00 - $23.00/hour

4+ years experience, CDL, and/or 'D'+ level certifications $23.00 - $24.20/hour

Job posting closes: Open Until Filled 

Normal working hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 5 pm

Fringe Benefits:

• 11 holidays per year + 1 annual floating birthday.
• Accrue a day per month of sick leave starting from the date of hire. Rollover up to 18 weeks of leave annually. 
• From the date of hire, accrue two weeks of vacation time annually up to 2 years of service; then accruals increase to three weeks; at 15 years of service, accruals increase to four weeks. Rollover up to eight weeks annually.
• 2 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Paid training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer covers the basic dental, life, and long-term disability with 97% paid individual health insurance.
• SC Retirement system contributing 9% with an employer 18.56% match.
• Eligible to participate in the City’s wellness program.
• Eligible to participate in 401k/457b deferred compensation program.

The City of Newberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization is inclusive and diverse and encourages all people that meet the required qualifications to apply.