General Maintenance Technician III

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Upper Coastal Waterfowl Project, seeks an experienced equipment operator to perform tasks on project properties such as Samworth, Santee Coastal and Santee Delta, including long reach trackhoe operation.

The role involves building and maintaining dikes, conducting preventative maintenance on heavy machinery, installing water control structures, and supporting project activities such as hunting, burning and maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and four (4) years of experience in a specialized trades area.

Responsibilities

• This employee will be responsible for completing tasks on the Upper Coastal Waterfowl Project.
• Working on Upper Coastal Waterfowl Project properties including: Samworth, Santee Coastal, Santee Delta.
• Efficiently operating a long reach trackhoe.
• Constructing dikes and re-topping dikes as needed.
• Maintaining trackhoe and conducting preventative maintenance.
• Operating other heavy equipment as needed on the Project.
• Assisting with the installation of water control structures.
• Supporting Upper Coastal Waterfowl Project where needed (i.e. hunting, burning and/or maintenance activities).

Education

HS Diploma with 4 years experience in a specialized trades area

CDL and Captains license eligibility

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for completing tasks on the Upper Coastal Waterfowl Project.

• Working on Upper Coastal Waterfowl Project properties including:
  • Samworth, Santee Coastal, Santee Delta.
• Efficiently operating a long reach trackhoe.
• Constructing dikes and re-topping dikes as needed.
• Maintaining trackhoe and conducting preventative maintenance.
• Operating other heavy equipment as needed on the Project.
• Assisting with the installation of water control structures.
• Supporting Upper Coastal Waterfowl Project where needed (i.e. hunting, burning and/or maintenance activities).

Minimum And Additional Requirements

High school diploma and four (4) years of experience in a specialized trades area.

Ability to obtain a CDL and Captains license.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to proficiently and safely operate a long reach trackhoe. Ability to troubleshoot and make minor repairs to heavy equipment. Ability to work off of mats and in remote areas with the trackhoe. Ability to safely operate a boat and motor. Ability to operate bulldozer, backhoe and other heavy equipment.