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State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled construction and maintenance worker to support building, remodeling, and repair projects using hand and power tools. You will perform framing, finish carpentry, painting, and install locks and door latches across facilities.
The role requires six months of related trades experience or an approved equivalence, and you must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of placement. Overtime and extended hours may occur during emergencies.
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Performs skilled and versatile construction and maintenance work involving building, remodeling, and repair projects using a variety of hand and power tools. Performs framing and finish carpentry work in support of building and remodeling projects. Paints and finishes buildings, equipment, and furniture using appropriate tools and equipment. Installs, repairs, and adjusts locks and door latches as required in building and maintaining all buildings. Operates a tandem dump truck during inclement weather, spreading salt, and plowing roadways of ice and snow. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.
Six (6) months of trades experience that is directly related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence. Requires attainment of a Commercial Driver’s License within (6) six months of placement in the position.
The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping and physically manipulate objects of varying size, shape, weight, and material. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work hours outside the normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental related emergencies.
A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application. Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.
Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.