Trades Technician I - Public Works
Charleston County
North Charleston, SC, USA
USD 20.62-20.62 / hour
Posted on Jun 11, 2025
Description
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Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for highly motivated, safety-minded individual who enjoy working outdoors to join our team!
Be a part of improving the quality of life for citizens, businesses, and visitors of Charleston County!
We offer a competitive salary, a great benefits package, a 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, and sick leave.
Hiring Salary:$20.62 per hour
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY.
Duties and Responsibilities
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- Primary tasks will include, but not limited to,operating 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; maintaining assigned grounds equipment and tools; and safely operating and maintaining landscape truck.
Minimum Qualifications
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- High school diploma (or GED)
- 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
- Assist with preventative maintenance of equipment and vehicles
- Maintain a clean and safe crew area; as well as other related duties as assigned
- 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
- Available to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions