Job Details

Public Works Crew Member

The City of Greenville (SC) is seeking a Public Works Crew Member for the Streets and Asphalt Division. The salary range for this position is $48,048.00 - $60,944.00 annually. The job is located at 475 Fairforest Way, Greenville, SC, and is a full-time position with job number 01397.

The primary duties of this role include:

• Perform General Construction and Infrastructure Repair: Assist in leading a crew, serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the immediate lead, and support the training and development of less experienced employees. Utilize a variety of construction methods and tools to complete in-house projects that support the maintenance and enhancement of municipal infrastructure and facilities. Work may include the installation and repair of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, accessibility ramps, pavers, traffic islands, mailboxes, retaining walls, and drainage structures, as well as asphalt patching and repair. Additional responsibilities may involve concrete pouring, forming, grinding, and finishing; installation of lights and basic fixtures; wood framing, masonry, minor roofing repairs, building demolition, and general landscaping. All work must adhere to applicable design specifications, municipal codes, and regulatory standards, such as Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, American Concrete Institute (ACI) guidelines, and established paving practices.
• Operate Specialized & Heavy Equipment: Utilize various equipment such as jack hammers, mixers, chainsaws, concrete saws, screeds, pressure washers, blowers, hammer drills, and basic hand tools in performance of job duties to include tearing out old concrete and preparing sub-base. Conduct daily inspections of all equipment and clean after use to maintain in proper working order. Operate various heavy equipment such as the backhoe, trackhoe, skid steers, and dump trucks in the performance of job duties.
• Provide Traffic Control: Evaluate jobsite and traffic pattern making note of possible safety issues that may arise. Follow South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) guidelines to initiate a traffic control plan. Put up signs, cones, barricades, and arrow-boards as necessary to route traffic safely around or away from jobsite.
• Support Inclement Weather Operations: Work outside of regular schedule, throughout inclement weather conditions (i.e., snow and ice) by operating salt spreaders, loaders, snowplows, and other specific equipment necessary to clear and maintain roads and walkways. Mix sand and salt for ice removal and treat bridges and roads as necessary. Wash brine and salt off equipment after use.
• Assist with Special Projects and Events: Assist with the set-up, tear down, and cleanup of permitted special and volunteer events. Assist with various City related projects, including the construction, installation, and tearing down of temporary structures, banners, tree lights, and decorations; operating small and large equipment, and tools; entering creeks or rivers to remove debris; and assisting the public as needed.

Qualifications for this position include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Over two (2) years of experience in a public works, utility, or construction field.
• Associate degree in construction engineering technology or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• FEMA ICS 100, 552, and 700, within three (3) months of employment.

Driver's License Requirements:

• Valid South Carolina Class B CDL at hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
• Valid South Carolina Class A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within three (3) weeks of hire, or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence.
• Valid South Carolina Class A CDL with air brake provision and tanker endorsement within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
• Please be advised: Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina, must reside in a neighboring State (Georgia or North Carolina) and must meet the same CDL requirements as residents of South Carolina. In addition, employees residing in a neighboring state are required to provide to the City of Greenville an annual Motor Vehicle Record from their state's Department of Motor Vehicles at the sole cost of the employee.

The working conditions for this position include:

• Primary Work Location: Outdoors (jobsite)
• Protective Equipment Required: Steel-toed boots, vest, goggles, dust mask, ear plugs, hammer shields, knee pads, gloves, harnesses, and hardhat.
• Environmental/Health and Safety Factors: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Weekly exposure to wetness and/or humidity. Frequent exposure to mechanical hazards and physical danger or abuse. Occasional exposure to chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and fire hazards.
• Physical Demands: Constantly requires standing, walking, vision, bending, crouching and stooping, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires lifting, carrying, handling/grasping, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Occasionally requires fine dexterity, crawling, climbing, sitting, foot controls, and balancing. Heavy strength demands include exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, exerting 20-50 pounds frequently, or exerting up to 10-20 pounds constantly.
• Mental Demands: Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires emergency situations and tedious or exacting work.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.