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Job Description
Description
Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team! We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!
This position will be responsible for implementing the Public Works Field Operations Division training program to train employees efficiently and effectively in the use of light to heavy construction equipment as well as assisting in the development and implementation of protocols, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure work processes are safe and that equipment meets quality standards for the Division. Employee selected will conduct commercial drivers’ license (CDL) training and operational safety certification training. This position requires performing a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $60,840 - $68,437 (Estimated Annual Salary)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of this position are performed in both an office and field environment, which include:
* Train employees in the safe operation of light to heavy construction equipment, e.g., dozer, grader, backhoe, excavator, front-end loader, tractor, compactor, dump truck, lift truck and forklift;
* Train and prepare employees for commercial driver’s license examinations; train and prepare employees for operational safety certifications for OSHA compliance, e.g., forklift, confined space, trenching, flagger safety, and CPR/First Aid;
* Completes thorough and accurate reports on daily training activities
* Plan, schedule, coordinate, support, and control equipment training/development
* Maintains up-to-date training schedules and reports
* Assists in the development and update of training materials
* Assists Public Works Superintendent with developing and implementing safety training program standards and processes for the field operations staff; including identifying strengths, weaknesses, failure trends, faults in methods and procedures, and conducting training to correct deficiencies
* Assists with monthly safety meetings on education and training relative to safety trends and indicators
* Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning training progress, including present and potential training problems and suggestions for improvement
* Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
* Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of this position
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: Position requires a High School Diploma or a GED.
Minimum Qualification: Five (5) or more years’ of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of light to heavy construction equipment, with two (2) or more years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of semi-tractor-trailer trucks; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work; and possession of a valid South Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License indicating a clean DMV record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Substantial knowledge of commercial truck operation and licensure requirements and maintenance of light to heavy construction equipment, materials and methods
* Substantial knowledge of OSHA, DHEC, and other State and Federal regulations relevant to the type of work performed.
* Skilled in the operation and maintenance of all light to heavy construction equipment required for all operator classifications
* Skilled in training, evaluating, and coordinating the training of others
* Skilled in Microsoft Office e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Able to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
* Able to assist disaster response teams in the event of a natural disaster as necessary
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Charleston County Government
Show moreCharleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County. Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community. Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens. Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice. We look forward to you joining us.
Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina. Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.
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