Maintenance Worker – Solid Waste

Dorchester County•Multiple locations, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to perform semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance and/or construction of County roads and drainage systems. This includes driving and operating trucks, maintaining assigned equipment, and performing other related duties as required. The position operates under set procedures with close supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six (6) months of related work experience.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license (CDL) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs semi-skilled and unskilled work in the construction and maintenance of County roads, driveways, sidewalks and curbs, rights-of-way, stormwater drainage systems and facilities.
Operates dump trucks and light trucks, back hoe, rollers, tractors, mowers, ditch digger, stump cutter, etc.; uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required.
Manually loads/unloads materials onto vehicles.
Stakes out, clears and grades areas for road construction.
Constructs and repairs roads.
Cuts grass.
Recycles paper from Schools and County Offices; transports recyclables and cooking oil to convenience sites.
Stacks and wraps electronic waste.
Installs and cleans drainage pipes, gutters, culverts, catch basins, ditches, ponds and other drainage structures.
Keeps roads, ditches and rights-of-way clean and free of debris; removes fallen trees and animal carcasses from roadways and other areas.
Performs routine concrete work.
May operate spray truck for mosquito control in assigned County areas or heavy equipment.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
Assists co-workers with various duties as required.
Attends training, meetings, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
May be on-call in case of emergency as assigned.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.