Infrastructure Technician - Public Services

Town of Mount Pleasant•Mount Pleasant, SC

4d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Infrastructure Technician is responsible for semi-skilled manual labor in support of the Infrastructure Division’s installation and maintenance operations. This role involves a variety of tasks related to the upkeep and repair of public infrastructure.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year prior work experience; Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid South Carolina Driver’s License
Knowledge of building and construction techniques
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of Division equipment utilizing effective practices and techniques
Knowledge of department safety practices and techniques
Knowledge of various department tools and equipment
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form
Ability to follow directions and complete tasks in a detailed and accurate manner
Ability to complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and safely
Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor including the pouring/finishing of concrete, laying drainage pipe, cleaning debris from storm drain systems, painting of street markings, mowing, installation/maintenance of street signs, routine preventative maintenance of and cleaning of equipment and vehicles.
Participates in the repair and maintenance of town streets.
Performs manual labor such as shoveling dirt, gravel, hot asphalt, or cold mix.
Installing silt fence, rip rap, sod, and other erosion control devices.
Repairs storm drain pipe and storm drain structures.
Operates small equipment such as a chain saw, line trimmer, vibrating tamp, jumping jack tamp, jack hammer, concrete vibrator, and concrete saw.
Sets up and monitors pumps in response to minor flooding issues or ground water in construction site excavations.
Deploys warning signs, cones, and barricades for work zones.
Responds to severe weather events.
Provides assistance to other Department divisions and other Town Departments as directed.
Represents the Town and interacts with the public on a daily basis.
Performs other duties as required.