Career Opportunities

At Powdersville Water, we pride ourselves in recruiting and retaining talented and hard-working professionals. As such, we are always on the look-out for high-caliber people that could possibly become a part of our team. Each job comes with full benefits such as: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, participation in the South Carolina Retirement System, and opportunities for training and advancement.

If you are interested in any available or future job openings, please complete the form below and tell us more about your professional interest and applicable experience.

Powdersville Water is searching for a qualified candidate to fill an open “Trainee Water Distribution Operator” position. The primary responsibility of the Trainee Operator will be training and assisting with the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system. The position will be trained in Water Distribution and be given the opportunity to obtain levels D, C, B, and A Water Distribution Operator licenses, as well as, various other licensing associated with the operation and maintenance of a water distribution system (i.e. Cross-Connection Control, Class A CDL, etc..)

Key responsibilities

• Perform construction-related tasks in proximity to heavy equipment, hand tools, and water quality monitoring equipment associated with a water distribution system.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain honesty and high ethical standards; integrity is essential when working within PW as a public utility.
• Work outdoors daily with regular exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Operate a company vehicle daily. Must maintain a safe driving record and can obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 24 months of hire.
• Work primarily as part of a three-person construction crew, with a strong emphasis on safety and the well-being of team members.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• Valid SC Driver’s license required  (Class – A CDL preferred, or ability to acquire within 24 months)
• Good reading, writing, and basic math skills.
• Willingness to work an on-call rotating schedule
• Ability to receive Water Distribution D Certification within 24 months of hire date
• May be required to obtain additional technical/ safety certifications

This will be a temp to perm position, working a minimum of 40 hours per week with the possibility of unscheduled and scheduled overtime.