Public Works Foreman (East Cooper Road Maintenance)

Description

Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team! This is a working foreman position supervising a crew of employees in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, and roadside drainage systems.

We offer competitive salary, 4-day work week (rain or shine), great benefits package to include: paid holidays, vacation, sick, maternity, and parental leave, as well as training and advancement opportunities. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!

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 but are not limited to: planning/scheduling/monitoring daily maintenance operations in assigned area; establishing job priorities and time frames for activities/tasks; leading/supervising/training assigned crew members to include completing performance evaluations, counseling, and disciplinary actions; supervising usage, care, and preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools; maintaining and ordering materials and supplies; estimating the cost of proposed maintenance projects; ensuring that all administrative paperwork is filled out and submitted in a timely manner; and performing other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires a high school diploma ( or GED ) supplemented by five ( 5 ) years of progressively responsible experience in the street/drainage maintenance and repair field with two years at a supervisory level, and/or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, and roadside drainage systems and the ability to adapt/apply this knowledge to resolve issues is required. Knowledge in the use and care of motor graders, excavators, dozers, loader/backhoes, and farm tractors with mowing decks; knowledge in the use and care of chainsaws, pole saws, weed eater, and various other small power tools. The ability to read and understand civil construction design plans; to use a standard transit and laser level with grade rod; to read and set grades; The ability to work in adverse weather conditions and respond to emergency/disaster recovery situations. Must have the following certifications or the ability to obtain them within six (6) months of employment: SC Pesticide Applicators License and Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control inspector ( CEPSCI) . Computer knowledge and experience required. Must have valid SC Driver's License and clean driving record. Must obtain a valid SC Commercial Driver's License ( CDL ) Class A within six (6) months of employment.

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

For more information, visit our benefits page.

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• Charleston County Government

• 843.958.4719

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