Utilities Technical Lead

Utilities Technical Lead

Salary

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Location

York County Utilities, SC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01088

Department

Utilities

Division

Water Sewer

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/7/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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About us

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

About our opportunity

We are excited to hire a full-time, exempt Utilities Technical Lead to join our team at York County Government, Utilities Department. The purpose of this position is to supervise, develop, create, plan and participate in the installation, preventative maintenance, repair, and upkeep of water booster stations and sewer pumping stations. This includes all pumps, valves, control panels, generators, electrical components, sensors, SCADA, tanks, motors, building, and grounds.

Projected Hiring Range/Pay Grade 118: $28.99 - $34.79. Salary is determined based on experience and education.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (40 hours per week). Responds to after-hours/emergency calls 24-hours per day, 7-days per week while on-call rotation.

Our Total Compensation Package:

• Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance (optional)
• Life Insurance (optional)
• Long-term disability (optional)
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans (optional)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (optional)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension (required)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank (optional)
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance (optional)
• Wellness Screenings (optional)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniform allowance
• Safety supplies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, creates, coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes preventative maintenance (PM) work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Works with administration and staff to develop and create best practices for pumping assets including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual PM tracking and planning.
• Works with administration to develop PM plan and tracking mechanisms to ensure water and sewer assets are properly maintained throughout the system.
• Supervises crew workers in the performance of their duties including instructing, reviewing, and planning.
• Responds to after-hours/emergency calls 24-hours per day, 7-days per week. Must drive a county vehicle to locations.
• Prepares and submits inspection reports on all sewer lift stations. Maintains daily pump logs on all sewer lift stations. Assigns and reviews work orders.
• Performs and supervises electrical troubleshooting and repair on electrical control panels, AC DC drives and motors, and pumps.
• Designs and fabricates special electrical and mechanical systems as required.
• Works closely with engineers and inspectors on projects, reviewing and communicating on design and construction plans and specifications.
• Maintains records of maintenance and repair. Assists in inventory and purchasing parts, tools, materials, and equipment as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About you

Experience and Education:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Four years of experience working with sewer infrastructure, water/wastewater pumping systems, electrical motors and pump control panels, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint. City Works or other asset management software knowledge a plus.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Valid CPR & First Aid Certification.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Confined spaces and electrical hazards.
• Heat and cold extremes from outdoor working environments.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.

Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)

Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.

Longevity Allowance

Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.

Longevity Allowance

Years of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount

10-14 Years $20.00

15-19 Years $25.00

20-24 Years $30.00

25-29 Years $35.00

30-34 Years $40.00

35-39 Years $45.00

40+ Years $50.00

Parental Leave

Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child.

Bereavement Leave

Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child.

Annual Leave

Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.

Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees

Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.

Sick Leave

Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.

Earning Rate of Sick Leave

Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.

Paid Holiday's

The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:

January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year

January: New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day

May: Memorial Day

June: Juneteenth Day

July: Independence Day

September: Labor Day

November: Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after Thanksgiving

December: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Training:

Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

02

Do you have four years of experience working with sewer infrastructure, water/wastewater pumping systems, electrical motors and pump control panels, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your experience with electrical troubleshooting, repair on electrical control panels, AC DC drives and motors, and pumps.

04

Please provide details of your experience with installation, preventative maintenance, repair, and upkeep of water/sewer/utilities.

Required Question

Employer York County Government

Address 6 South Congress Street

P.O. Box 85

York, South Carolina, 29745

Phone 803-684-8512

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yorkcountysc