Distribution System Operator Apprentice / DSO II 25-014

Job Description

Distribution System Operator Apprentice / DSO II

Job Announcement No: 25-014

Vacant Position(s): Multiple

Department: Water Distribution

Applications Accepted UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

Salary Range: SEE BELOW

Grade: SEE BELOW

(If valid CDL is held at time of hire)*

Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Position Summary:

This position is an entry level position. The associate is required to participate in the Charleston Water System Training Program and must pass specific sessions by defined dates after date of hire. Once trained, the associate performs work involving the skilled duties of a Water Distribution System Operator.

Under limited supervision, performs installations, renewal and repairs to all sizes of water services. Performs maintenance, installations and repairs to fire hydrants, valves and different types and sizes of water mains. Performs bench and field test and repairs of water meters. Repairs and replaces meter boxes and vaults as well as valve box adjustments. Performs hydrant painting, hydrant flow tests, and miscellaneous preventive maintenance procedures. Assists in maintaining Water Distribution ISO Certification by following Water Distribution’s Standard Operating Instructions.

Essential Functions:

Additional Duties

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

Education and/or Experience

This is an entry position. Associate is required to successfully complete the Charleston Water System’s

Water Distribution System Operator Apprentice Program, which may include: formal classroom training with the Technical College, classroom and correspondence courses at the work site, on-the-job training with a qualified trainer, independent learning, work assignments and skills demonstration testing. All training completions have effective deadlines which must be met. Failure to qualify on the training requirements may result in termination. All applicants must possess the following:

Depending on Qualifications, you may be hired at the levels below:

Distribution System Operator Apprentice

Salary Range: $41,600.00 (20.00/hr.) – $54,225.60 ($26.07/hr.)

(*If valid Class A CDL is held at time of hire)

($1500 at hire, $1500 after successful 6-month orientation)

Education and/or Experience

Two (2) years’ experience in general maintenance and construction in a utility environment preferred.*

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Distribution System Operator II

Salary Range: $45,760.00 ($22.00/hr.) – $59,654.40 ($28.68/hr.)

(*If valid Class A CDL is held at time of hire)

($1500 at hire, $1500 after successful 6-month orientation)

Education and/or Experience

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Failure to meet all requirements of the CWS Apprenticeship Program for Water Distribution, including certification requirements, may result in termination.

Training Needs:

Potential Career Path:

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.