Ditch Digging Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $39,811.20 - $43,784.00 Annually
Location : 1250 Tiger Blvd., Ste. 1, Clemson 29631, SC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 6126
Department: Water
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Under regular supervision, performs a variety of skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of trucks and equipment in the operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City utility facilities and systems.
Benefits: PEBA Retirement
Paid Annual and Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per year
Access to FREE acute medical care for employee's, their spouse and children under the age of 26.
401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Life Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Plan
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
• Drives truck, Jet Vac truck, dump truck, service truck with excavator trailer, or truck equipped with a hydraulic lifting device to transport the load to disposal area.
• Performs manual labor for water and sewer line installations and repairs, manhole maintenance, fire hydrant maintenance, water and sewer taps, and installation of water and sewer pipes with appurtenances.
• Operates tractor with mowing, bush hog, and other similar type attachments.
• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from the Equipment Operator or Utilities Foreman.
• Replaces worn or damaged parts, such as hoses, wiring, and belts, in machines and equipment, such as truck, backhoe/loader, dump truck, trencher, and other equipment.
• Hand washes vehicles.
• Assembles tools, equipment, and materials; performs specific work tasks on the city's water and sewer system as instructed.
• Provides on-call duty coverage during non-working hours as per duty roster, approximately 6-7 times per year.
• Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, and backfilling.
• Is required to fill in other positions in the department.
• Reports unsafe conditions or defects in equipment.
• Must be able to discern possible threats to public health safety for water and sewer problems, repairs, and installations.
• Must be able to use good construction/installation techniques/processes for water and sewer line installations and repairs.
• Reports all accidents and incidents (including near misses) as soon as they occur.
• Works according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and/or discussed.
• Follows safety rules and regulations and uses personal protective equipment.
• Refrains from any unsafe behavior or act that might endanger self or fellow worker(s).
• Participates in safety training, makes suggestions as necessary; serves on committees or inspection teams when appropriate.
• Wears seatbelt while driving to and from job sites.
• Operates a variety of machinery, motorized vehicles, and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, jetter/inductor truck, man lift, generators, mobile radio, ditch witch, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools and supplies including saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, etc.
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of experience relating to utility construction, maintenance, or repair; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess a valid state driver's license. Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license and commercial driver's license certification with tanker and airbrake endorsements, or the ability to obtain one. Must have a minimum Class "C" SC Voluntary Wastewater Collection License. Must possess an Asbestos III Workers license from SC LLR. The employee is required to abide by all City of Clemson, State, and Federal Safety Laws.
Supplemental information
Applications accepted online at . Applications accepted until the position is filled. The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Clemson is an equal opportunity employer.