Wastewater Operator Trainee
South Island Public Service District is seeking a Wastewater Operator Trainee
Duties / Responsibilities:
• Normal work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM M-F. But you must be able to work shift work which
includes 1 to 2 weekends per month. Be able to work overtime as needed. This may include
answering on-call plant alarms during the hours of 3:30 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. or unplanned
weekend work as deemed necessary by the plant supervisor.
• Operate, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on all wastewater treatment plant
processes. This may include working in harsh weather conditions, lifting items that may weigh
75 to 100 pounds, climbing ladders on tanks that are 33 feet high, cutting grass, cleaning tanks
and operating machinery (skid loaders, forklifts, boom, or man lifts). Maintenance items include
changing drive chains & belts, changing oil, pulling pumps and aerators, minor electrical
troubleshooting and other tasks as deemed necessary by the plant supervisor.
• Perform laboratory testing including total & free chlorine residuals, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Fecal
Coliform, Solids Settleabilty, Total Suspended Solids, Total & Solids, Nitrate, Ammonia and any
other testing which may be necessary for compliance or plant operations.
• Perform manual labor and housekeeping tasks. This may include landscaping, painting, janitorial
tasks, shoveling sludge/grit/screenings, power washing, steam cleaning or whatever is deemed
necessary by the Treatment Plant Supervisor.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Standard application use skills with mobile devices (iPad, Tablets, smartphones,
laptops)
• Must possess and maintain a valid SC Class “D” Driver’s License
• Must possess and maintain a level D Wastewater Treatment License within one year of
Hire Date.
• Be able to pass pre-employment background, drug and license checks. Along with preemployment physical including pulmonary check.
• Be able to work rotating on-call shift work, which may include some holidays
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• SC State Retirement
• Paid Holidays
• Training/Education Opportunities
• Bonus Program
Visit our website to complete an application and email to: jobs@sipsd.com