Infrastructure Maintenance WorkerJoin our team to play a vital role in maintaining the safety and integrity of Laurens County's infrastructure. You will perform essential manual and semi-skilled tasks that keep our roads, rights-of-way, and county facilities in top condition for the community. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys physical, outdoor work and wants to contribute to the public's good.
Top Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Maintenance: Perform manual and semi-skilled tasks to maintain county roads and rights-of-way, including removing debris, trash, and dead animals, and placing signs for maintenance operations.
Equipment Operation & Care: Safely operate a variety of hand and power toolssuch as mowers, weed eaters, and pressure washerswhile performing routine preventative maintenance and refueling to ensure all equipment remains operable.
Operational Support: Assist with loading and unloading materials for department projects and remain available for possible on-call emergency work during evenings, nights, or weekends.
Requirements
What you bring
Experience:
Equivalent knowledge or experience in landscaping, general maintenance, or general construction.
Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Skill Highlight: Ability to perform physical labor in various conditions outdoors, operate small engines and various hand/power tools, and strong customer service skills.
License/Certifications:
Valid SC Driver's License. A CDL license is not required for this role, but is highly encouraged for those seeking future promotions.
What We Offer:- Health & Wellness: SC PEBA State Health Plans, Dental Coverage (Basic & Plus Options), Vision Coverage (Full Vision options)
- Retirement & Security: Pension options with SCRS or PORS Enrollment, Life Insurance (Employer-paid basic), Disability options (short and long term)
- Time to Recharge: 13 paid Holidays, Annual Leave (vacation), Sick Leave (accrued monthly)
Additional Perks: Tax Savings (HSA & FSA accounts for medical/dependent care), Supplemental Plan Options (Cancer, Accident, and Critical Illness), Local business partnerships and discounts.
More information about benefits options can be found at PEBA: https://www.peba.sc.gov/employeesLaurens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.
