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City of Columbia to Co-Sponsor the Palmetto Concert Band Presentation: A Memorial Tribute
This Sunday, May 26th, is the 15th Annual Memorial Sunday concert by the Palmetto Concert Band. It will be held at the Koger Center for the Arts, located at 1051 Greene Street. The City of Columbia and USC want to treat the public to a family-friendly concert for which there is no admission charge.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.


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Job Title: WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR (METRO WASTEWATER PLANT)
Pay: $30,766 - $39,995/ANNUAL
Nature of Work
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled technical and manual work in the daily operation of City's wastewater treatment plant; to prepare and maintain required records and reports, and to perform related work as required.
 
Qualifications:
Graduation from high school, vocational school, or GED. Preference may be given to those with some work experience in a wastewater treatment plant.
 
Special Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid SC Class “D” Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record. Must possess and maintain Class “D” SC Biological Wastewater License. (Pay grade will be dependent upon certification and work experience for applicants who possess Class “A, B or C,” level of certification.) Must possess and maintain or be able to obtain HAZWOPER Forty (40) Hour Certification and American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certification within six (6) months from date of hire or promotion. Selected applicant must pass a respiratory physical in compliance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 Section (b). Knowledge of personal computer equipment preferred with skill in the use of Microsoft Office, utilizing Outlook, word processing, data base and spreadsheet software programs as well as data entry skills. Will be required to work twelve (12) hour rotating shifts. May be required to work additional hours, weekends, holidays, emergency situations, etc., as needed in order to accomplish assigned work. Will be required to demonstrate competency and complete the necessary requirements in the Apprenticeship Program for Wastewater Plant Operators.
 
Special Notes:
Applicants must obtain a Class “D” Wastewater Plant Operator’s License within six (6) months from date of hire. Preference may be given for prior work experience in a wastewater plant; however, applicants will be required to demonstrate competency and complete necessary requirements in the Apprenticeship Program for Wastewater Plant Operators.