PW Foreman, Field Ops (North Drainage Crew)

Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team! This is a working foreman position supervising a crew of employees in the maintenance and repair of open and closed stormwater drainage systems. We offer a competitive salary, a great benefit package, a four-day work week, and training and advancement opportunities. Working for the County allows you to earn a pension and you will receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Achieve the work life balance you have been looking for! OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY The duties of this position are performed in both an office and field environment and include but are not limited to: Planning, scheduling, and monitoring daily maintenance operations in the assigned area; Establishing job priorities and timelines for tasks and activities; Actively working in the field to lead, supervise, and train assigned crew members, including providing hands‑on guidance, conducting performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and administering disciplinary actions as necessary; Supervising usage, care, and preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools; Maintaining and ordering materials and supplies; Estimating the cost of proposed maintenance projects; Ensuring that all administrative paperwork is filled out and submitted in a timely manner; Performing other duties directly related to the role and classification; and Reporting to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions if designated. Qualifications High school diploma (or GED) plus three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in drainage maintenance and repair, with two (2) years at a supervisory level; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training; Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in maintenance and repair of open and closed stormwater drainage systems and ability to adapt and apply this knowledge to resolve issues; Knowledge of the use and care of loader/backhoe and farm tractors with mowing decks; chainsaws, pole saws, weed eaters, and other small power tools; Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and respond to emergency/disaster recovery situations; SC Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment; Computer knowledge and experience required; Valid SC Driver's License and clean driving record. #J-18808-Ljbffr Charleston County Government