The City of Summerville is currently accepting applications for the position of Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker, offering an opportunity for qualified individuals to help maintain the backbone of the city’s essential infrastructure.

This hands-on role is critical to ensuring the continuous operation and delivery of clean water and functional wastewater services to Summerville residents and businesses.

According to the official job description released by the city, the Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker is tasked with assisting in the construction, repair, and ongoing maintenance of the municipal water and wastewater systems.

A Role on the Frontlines of Infrastructure

The position features extensive fieldwork and requires a variety of skills related to municipal utility maintenance. Major duties outlined in the application include installing new water mains, service lines, and meters, as well as installing sewer mains and laterals throughout the city.

One of the most immediate responsibilities involves locating and repairing leaks, ensuring the integrity of the water supply. Workers will also be required to install and repair fire hydrants, a key component of public safety.

The role involves operating specialized equipment, including utilizing a jet-truck to clear blocked sewer lines. Furthermore, the position requires proficiency in repairing construction cuts on roadways, sidewalks, driveways, and lawns after utility work is completed, effectively restoring the public right-of-way.

Due to the nature of the work, the employee will often be required to operate hand and power tools, maintain equipment, and flag traffic at work sites while installing necessary traffic control devices.

Physical Demands and Qualifications

City officials emphasize that this is a physically demanding outdoor position. The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The job frequently involves lifting objects, occasionally those classified as heavy.

The worker must be prepared to work outdoors, potentially in cold or inclement weather, and will be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. As a safety precaution, the job requires the consistent use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.

Minimum qualifications for applicants include a High School Diploma or equivalent experience. The city is seeking candidates who possess sufficient relevant experience—usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having held a similar position for one to two years—to understand the basic principles relevant to the duties.

Applicants must also possess, or be able to readily obtain, a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The City of Summerville encourages dedicated, physically capable individuals with a strong work ethic and commitment to public service to apply. Interested parties should inquire at Summerville City Hall during regular business hours for application details.

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