Utilities Worker (Sewer Distribution)

Salary : $33,550.40 AnnuallyLocation : Aiken, SCJob Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Engineering & UtilitiesDivision: Sewer DistributionOpening Date: 04/27/2026Closing Date: 5/11/2026 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionThe City of Aiken is seeking a Utilities Worker to join the Engineering & Utilities Department. This position performs ongoing service maintenance activities for the upkeep of the City's waste water utility infrastructure system.Examples of DutiesOperates Jet Truck with sewer clean outsRepairs water and sewer linesInstalls water and sewer linesMakes water and sewer tapsWilling to work evenings and some weekendsMinimum QualificationsAbility to read and write, understand, and follow verbal instructionsMust have a valid driver's license in good standingPhysical RequirementsExposure to outside elementsFrequent stooping, kneeling, walking, and liftingSupplemental InformationThis position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.Full-time Benefits include:Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, life insurance (5x salary), flex health spending account, short-term disability, an employee wellness program, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, participation in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan, and South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program.Paid Holidays include:New Year's DayMartin Luther King DayGood FridayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayChristmas EveChristmas DayDay after Christmas (Dec. 26th)Employee's BirthdayFloating holiday (must be on payroll prior to January 1st )Retirement