EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – GAS

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – GAS

The Greenwood Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) was founded in 1896 and proudly our communities with Electric, Gas and Water utilities. Our employees are committed to providing excellent customer service and supporting the citizens of the Greenwood area. Greenwood CPW offers competitive benefits to our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; participation in the South Carolina Retirement System; supplemental insurance coverage, 401k and 457(b) Deferred Compensation; paid annual, sick and bereavement leave and competitive pay.

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $49,483.20 – $69,264.00

Location: Greenwood, SC

Hours: 7:00am – 5:30pm Monday – Thursday

Position Summary: Under general supervision, operates heavy equipment as required for the installation and maintenance of the CPW gas system; performs various gas system maintenance duties. Must live within a 20-mile radius of CPW’s Operations Center and able to respond in 40 minutes. Reports to the Gas Construction and Regulatory Compliance Supervisor.

Work Environment: Requires working in difficult weather conditions (rain, hot, cold, etc.); Physically demanding work; Requires being on an “on-call” rotation. On-call requires responding to emergency calls 24/7, Monday through Sunday when on employees scheduled on-call week.

Required Skills and Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by one year of experience in gas system maintenance and/or service, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Requires possession of a CDL license within six months of employment. Must become Operator Qualified according to the Department of Transportation and Office of Pipeline Safety Operator Qualification rule, within one year of hire. Requires great customer service skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of people.

Interested applicants should submit an online application through the Greenwood CPW website, www.greenwoodcpw.com or by submitting an application to Greenwood CPW, P. O. Box 549, Greenwood, SC 29648; in-person at 121 West Court Avenue, Greenwood, SC; email asimpson@greenwoodcpw.com. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Greenwood CPW is an Equal Opportunity Employer