Vactor Operator - Stormwater

October 15, 2026

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Salary

$49,732.80 Annually

Location

Myrtle Beach, SC, SC

Job Type

Regular Full Time Employee

Job Number

02034

Department

Public Works

Division

Public Works - Storm Water Maintenance

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description
Benefits
Questions

To be considered for this position, applications must be filled out completely and contain all employment history. Any gaps in employment greater than 6 months should be explained in the question section of the application.

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Job Description

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Line Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled to semi-skilled work to clean and maintain sewer and storm water lines and collection systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Cleans and maintains sewer and storm water collection systems; performs confined space entries in manholes and wet wells; performs smoke and dye testing as needed; inspects and evaluates condition of systems; diagnoses problems; and cleans manholes and lines.
Picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment and vehicles; and notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs.
Operates combination truck; conducts pre-trip inspections including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; fuels trucks; loads and secures materials on trucks; travels to job sites; and conducts post-trip inspections.
Adheres to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears protective gear.
Receives and responds to work orders and service requests; completes and updates information in computer database; and maintains related documentation.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools and equipment to perform assigned duties, including easement machine, push camera, root and tap cutter, two-way radio, confined space equipment, line locating unit, manhole pick, pry bar, sledgehammer, line cleaning nozzles, crescent and pipe wrench, probe rod, shovel, etc.
Communicates with supervisor, City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
Operates a personal computer, gas monitor, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as requested, requested and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of related experience in sewer and/or stormwater utility maintenance.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the ability to attain tanker endorsement within six (6) months.

Certification for confined space entry preferred.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of cleaning and repairing of sewer, storm water lines, and collection systems.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of safety procedures applicable to job duties.
Skill in gathering information before taking action.
Skill in managing time.
Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculating decimals, percentages, and fraction; and interpreting graphs.
Ability to build rapport.
Ability to listen.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information.
Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
Ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy work. The employee is constantly required to move objects applying up to 20 pounds of force; frequently required to apply 30 pounds of force to move objects; and occasionally required to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally requires: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing voices and distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word and shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity in data/color/observations/operating equipment/inspect defects or measurements, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed outdoors where essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, water hazards, disease, or rude/irate customers. Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others

The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This

description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Supplemental Information

City of Myrtle Beach Benefits

No Cost Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Fulltime Employees

401K & 457 Plans Available

State Retirement

Employee Wellness Clinic

Flex Spending Account

Employee Assistance

And much more

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City's policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

For questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City of Myrtle Beach Human Resources Department at 843-918-1114 or humanresources@cityofmyrtlebeach.com.

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01

What is your highest level of education?

High School Diploma or GED
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

02

Do you have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

Yes, I have a Class A CDL
Yes, I have a Class B CDL
No, I do not have a CDL

Required Question

Employer City of Myrtle Beach

Address 937 Broadway

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577

Website

Skills:
CDL Driver's License, Customer Support/Service, Data Visualization, Disease, Documentation, Easements, Environmental Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Replacement, Flexible Spending Accounts, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Manual Dexterity, Material Moving, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Project Tracking, Public Works, Safety Equipment, Safety Process, Smoke Testing, Spreadsheets, Two Way Radio, Willing to Travel, Word Processing

Myrtle Beach City Council

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