Stormwater Equipment Operator

Overview

Under regular supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of stormwater utility systems. Work involves operating and performing maintenance and repairs using a variety of heavy equipment and trucks utilized in stormwater utility maintenance and repair activities; acting as the foreman in the absence of the supervisor; serving as Crew chief in the stormwater departments.

Reports to the Utilities Supervisor.

• Supervises and performs repair and maintenance of stormwater lines and appurtenances in a safe and effective manner. Must be able to repair stormwater lines so as to not jeopardize the health of the public and crew members.
• Operates heavy equipment and trucks under a variety of conditions performing required work tasks in a safe and effective manner.
• Operates equipment and vehicles in proper manner, in the performance of those tasks for which it was intended for use, and within established city safety policy.
• Maintains records of work orders serviced and addresses. Keeps records of materials and time needed to complete tasks and reports the same to the supervisor.
• Operates and uses equipment as described (e.g., Jet/Vac truck, jetter trailer, rights-of-way tractor) to alleviate stormwater problems and clean lines as needed.
• Performs duties of utility technician and acts as crew leader of utility technicians.
• May be required to complete emergency overtime on an as-needed basis.
• Performs required preventative inspection and maintenance of assigned equipment and trucks in accordance with established standards and advises supervisors of any mechanical problems and need for upcoming scheduled service. Cleans equipment as needed.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards; reports unsafe conditions or defects in equipment; reports all accidents and incidents (including near misses) as soon as they occur.
• Works according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and/or discussed; follows safety rules and regulations and uses personal protective equipment; refrains from any unsafe behavior or act that might endanger self or fellow workers.
• Participates in safety training, makes suggestions as necessary; serves on committees or inspection teams when appropriate.
• Wears seatbelt while driving to and from job sites.
• Operates a variety of motorized vehicles, equipment, and machinery including cranes, trailer, diesel electric generators, gas engines, generator sets, and various hand and power tools and other listed equipment.
• Uses a variety of tools and supplies as listed (e.g., buckets, cables, chains, grapples, hooks, nets, ropes, safety equipment, saws, tools, detectors, etc.).
• ADDITIONAL
  
  JOB FUNCTIONS:
  
  May operate an excavator (Back-Hoe Operator), and may be designated skid-steer operator; may act as inspector for the department; performs other duties as required by Supervisor; may fill in other positions within the department; performs related duties as required.

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by two years of experience in the use of medium and heavy equipment with one year of which must have been related to utility systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid South Carolina operator's and commercial drivers license with tanker and airbrake endorsements, or ability to obtain one.

Must possess or the ability to obtain Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector Certification as required. Remains subject to confined space entry requirements, and responsible for PPE as needed. Employee is required to abide by all City of Clemson, State, and Federal Safety laws.

Applications accepted online yofclemson.org. Applications accepted until 2/13/2026. The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.