LINE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Salary : $40,218.55 - $44,240.40 Annually
Location : Summerville, SC, SC
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 02465
Department: AIRPORT
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 4:30 PM Eastern


Description

Post has been amended to reflect new salary.

The purpose of this job is to operate light to medium equipment and perform manual labor in the maintenance and operation of the County Airport; to maintain assigned equipment; to provide professional and courteous customer service and to perform other work as required. This position also includes performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work and requires independent thinking and adherence to procedure and process.


This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.
Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Monitors daily airport activities to ensure/enforce compliance with airport guidelines, operating rules, and standards.
• Performs daily inspections of the facilities including the terminal, hangars, fueling area and grounds.
• Inspect fuel shipments at time of delivery and inspects the fuel storage facility for quality purposes.
• Maintains records on fuel deliveries and facility inspections as well as on fuel orders received.
• Provides refueling services for aircraft which will require the lifting and/or moving of fuel hoses and climbing to reach the fueling points of various aircraft.
• Ensures appropriate fuel is used for refueling.
• Operates a "tug" to tow aircraft to various locations on airport grounds.
• Monitors the Unicom radio and provides airport advisories to inbound pilots.
• Greets visitors arriving at the airport and coordinates rental car deliveries as needed.
• Transports visitors to rental location as needed.
• Presents rental vehicle contracts and assists customers with completion.
• Obtains payment and receives vehicle and keys from customer to return to agency.
• Answers questions and provides information and/or materials regarding flight training, local attractions, and directions.
• Prepares, processes, copies, indexes, files, transmits and/or maintains various departmental documents.
• Ensures the security and confidentiality of files as appropriate.
• Collect fines and payments, issues receipts.
• Maintain records, prepare forms, verify information and resolve routine problems.
• Answer telephone and direct visitors to the appropriate location.
• Responsible for the hard copy or electronic filing system within the office in terms of categorizing, classifying and organizing information and data.
• May be required to perform general computation such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.

Four (4) years of air transportation or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Aircraft experience highly preferred.

Additional Requirements

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid state driver's license.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
For more information on Dorchester County Government please view the information below:
Benefits for County Employees
County Employees may be eligible for a variety of State benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system.
Healthcare Benefits
(Full-time employees)

Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. We've maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar. You may refer to the link for more information.
Retirement Benefits

In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs. You may refer to the link for more information.
Workplace Benefits
In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.
Note: The above benefits are available to most county employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers or copy and paste the same answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess at least four (4) years of air transportation or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have any aircraft experience?

• Yes
• No

05


If you answered yes to question 3, please describe your experience and where did you gain this experience.
06


Do you possess a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

07


You must be able to deal with difficult customers in a professional manner. Do you feel that you possess these traits?

• Yes
• No

08


This position requires that you be detailed oriented. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

09


Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. Also, indicate timeframe of unemployment under work history.
10


The airport is opened seven days a week. Are you able to work some weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question