Utility Worker

Hartsville Chamber; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Vision & Dental

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) is seeking a Utility Worker in the Florence, SC area. The role covers cleaning fleet vehicles, maintaining the office surroundings, and assisting with groundskeeping. Flexible shifts may include mornings, evenings, or weekends.

DOT screen and background checks are required, with in-house CDL training available. Qualification includes a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience preferred.
• CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement required; in-house CDL training available.

Responsibilities

• Clean interiors and exteriors of fleet vehicles.
• Perform groundskeeping and maintain office premises.
• Transport all trash from maintenance shop to disposal area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete DOT pre-employment requirements if applicable.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Vehicle cleaning

Safety awareness

Flexible schedule

DOT compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement

Job description

The Utility Worker is someone who cleans interiors and exteriors of fleet vehicles and maintains the premises of the office building in a clean and orderly condition. The job requires groundskeeping, deep cleaning all fleet vehicles, transporting all trash from the maintenance shop to the disposal area, and other job duties as assigned. Hours will vary but will normally consist of work shifts Monday-Friday between the hours of 5:30AM and 7:00PM. The shift may be in the AM, PM, or a combination of both. Some weekend work is also possible. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must receive a negative result from a DOT pre-employment drug screen, pass a DOT pre-employment physical and criminal background check. SC Commercial Driver's License Class B with Passenger Endorsement required. In-house CDL training and testing available.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience
• Corresponding years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the level of education desired.

BENEFITS

• PDRTA offers training, uniforms, SC State Retirement and Health benefits, covering 100% of the employee health insurance premium and offering $30K in life insurance.
• Additional benefits include vision, dental, long-term disability, and optional life insurance.
• Employees also have access to a free Employee Assistance Program, which includes counseling and life management services.
• Full-time employees are eligible for holiday pay, annual leave, sick leave, personal days, floating holidays, and community service leave.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• CDL preferred or must be willing to obtain Class B with Passenger Endorsement. In-house CDL training and testing available.
• Must pass a DOT physical exam and criminal background check. Must receive a negative result from a DOT pre-employment drug screen.
• Occasional travel to other PDRTA offices, local/overnight out-of-town travel is required.
• Must be flexible with regard to covering varied work hours/shifts.

Starting Salary will be commensurate with years of experience and/or advanced educational degree. The work environment characteristics include exposure to outside weather conditions, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, fumes/airborne particles, and the risk of shock or vibration. Typically, the noise level is loud.

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