Trades Technician I - Public Works

Description This position is open for current Regular Full Time Charleston County Employees Only. Charleston County Public Works Department is looking for highly motivated, safety-minded individual who enjoy working outdoors to join our team! Be a part of improving the quality of life for citizens, businesses, and visitors of Charleston County!

We offer a competitive salary, a great benefits package, a four-day workweek ( rain or shine ), and training and development opportunities for growth and advancement. Working for the County allows you to earn a pension, and you will receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

HIRING HOURLY: $20.62 APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 Duties and Responsibilities

Primary tasks will include, but not limited to,operating zero turn and push mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, edgers, trimmers, pruners, blowers, pole saws, and various hand tools to provide grounds maintenance on County properties and/or maintenance of County drainage easements and road rights-of-way; maintaining assigned grounds equipment and tools; and safely operating and maintaining landscape truck. Experience with computers and/or tablets is preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED)
• Ability to comprehend and execute written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to provide good customer service
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power equipment using proper PPE
• Assist with preventative maintenance of equipment and vehicles
• Maintain a clean and safe crew area; as well as other related duties as assigned
• Must be safety-minded and be able to work well in a demanding, team-oriented environment
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to get to work
• Have and maintain a valid SC Driver’s License
• Available to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions

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

For more information, visit our benefits page.