Jet Vactor Operator

Job Title

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary: $55,594.50 - $59,104.50

Hourly: $28.51 - $30.31

Department: General Government, Stormwater Management

Division: Stormwater Field Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description:

In this role, you will operate a complex and technical piece of equipment used in the cleaning of drainage structures and pipes throughout the city.

Examples of Duties:

• Drives and operates a Jet Vactor truck in a safe and effective manner to clean pipes and drains throughout the city.
• Adjusts truck settings and watches monitoring system for proper water flow and pressure depending on the type of work being performed.
• Utilizes the correct cleaning tips and ensures proper water pressure and flow is regulated as appropriate for the cleaning tip selected.
• Operates the suction hose and boom, checking the work area for proper clearance from vehicles, property, and overhead utilities.
• Completes daily work orders, inspecting and documenting completed work in daily reports to the foreman.
• Performs daily maintenance on equipment and documents inspections both pre- and post- work to ensure the truck and vacuum body are in acceptable working order, reporting issues to the shop immediately.
• Responds to emergency situations after-hours as needed.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Two years of related experience and/or training
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current South Carolina Commercial Driver's License Class B

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.