Construction Maintenance Worker I - PW 9/10/26

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Pension

Paid holidays

Paid maternity/ parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Charleston County Government is seeking motivated outdoor workers for the Public Works Department. The role offers a four-day workweek, competitive salary, and a strong benefits package including holidays, vacation, and parental leave. Training and development opportunities are available for growth and advancement.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY. Duties include operating equipment to maintain County properties and drainage rights-of-way, with a starting hourly wage of

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and execute written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to provide good customer service.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power equipment using proper PPE
• Must be safety-minded and be able to work well in a demanding, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to get to work.
• Valid SC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within (6) months.
• Available to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions

Responsibilities

• Operate crew cab pickup or box truck and utility task vehicle.
• Maintain County properties and drainage easements and road rights-of-way.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Keep a clean and safe crew area.
• Report to work during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Skills

Ability to comprehend and execute writ

Willingness to provide good customer

Operate hand tools with PPE

Safety-minded; team-oriented

Lift 55 lbs

Reliable transportation

SC Driver’s License within 6 months

Report to work in hazardous weather

Job description

Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for highly motivated, safety minded individuals who enjoy working outdoors to join our team!

Be a part of improving the qualityof life for citizens, business, and visitors of Charleston County.

We offer competitive salary, a great benefit package, four-day workweek (rain or shine), and training and development opportunities for growth and advancement. Working for the County allows you to earn a pension and you will receive paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and paid maternity/parental leave.

HIRING HOURLY: $19.17

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties include:operating crew cab pick-up or box truck, utility task vehicle, zero turn and push mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, edgers, trimmers, pruners, blowers, pole saws, and various hand tools to provide grounds maintenance on County properties and/or maintenance of County drainage easements and road rights-of-way; assist with preventative maintenance of equipment and vehicles; maintain a clean and safe crew area; as well as other related duties as assigned. Positions are available on our Vac Truck and/or Drainage Maintenance Crews.

• Ability to comprehend and execute written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to provide good customer service.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power equipment using proper PPE
• Must be safety-minded and be able to work well in a demanding, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to get to work.
• Valid SC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within (6) months.
• Available to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions