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Job Description
Description
Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for highly motivated, safety minded individuals who enjoy working outdoors to join our team!
Be a part of improving the quality of life for citizens, business, and visitors of Charleston County. We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid maternity and parental leave. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!
This position involves land-surveying work as part of a survey crew that works on County drainage and road projects. The primary task of this position is to effectively operate all survey instruments at or above State standards and County Guidelines. Survey work is performed mostly outdoors where conditions are rough wilderness terrain and subject to typical Lowcountry wildlife.
HIRING SALARY: $20.62 Per Hour
OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include: The use of Automatic Level and field notes, GPS equipment, Total Station, Data Collector, and field sketches for: Vertical surveying to establish site control marks and construction staking and Horizontal surveying to establish and/or locate Road Right of ways, easements, property lines, utilities, buildings, fences, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:- Requires a high school diploma (or GED)
- Knowledge of the advanced principles and practices of land surveying and geodetic surveying; in the operation, function, maintenance and calibration of the survey equipment and basic knowledge of engineering practices are required.
- Applicant must possess a good background in math and the ability to operate all surveying instruments.
- Ability to follow instructions and work through projects effectively and efficiently, conduct self in a professional man ne r, courteous and polite always.
- A valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a South Carolina license upon acceptance of position is required.
Preferred Qualification:- Basic CAD knowledge highly desired
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Charleston County Government
Show moreCharleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County. Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community. Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens. Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice. We look forward to you joining us.
Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina. Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.
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