Job Title: Assistant Public Works/ Solid Waste Service Technician
Salary / Pay Rate: $ 20.00n per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Post Date: 02/24/2026
Expire Date: Until Filled
Schedule: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; Monday
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Retirement, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Incumbents will work out of Kershaw County maintenance building and may be required to travel via Kershaw County truck or vehicle to any and all locations within the county where fluids, air, coolant, miscellaneous repairs etc. are required for Kershaw County equipment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents perform a variety of duties. The distinguishing characteristics of this classification include responsibility for performing road service repairs.
Incumbents work under the Public Works Director, Solid Waste Director and Lead Service Technician. While workers require some supervision in most assignments, they are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies, while answering to direct supervisor, Lead Service Technician. Works under close direction of senior personnel in the function area. They are generally subject to periodic supervisory checks.
LIST OF DUTIES
(This list of duties is intended to be representative of the duties performed in positions within this classification. It does not include all the duties that may be assigned).
Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, generators, and vehicles such as replacing hoses and belts, greasing and lubricating equipment, changing blades and cutting edges, hydraulic lines take off and replacement, lights and bulbs, tires, and any other tasks assigned to them.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Requires the ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring conditions and adjusting. Such as, vehicles/equipment, mechanic's tools, drill press, welder, forklift, power washer hydraulic press, battery tester, and steam cleaner.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, and toxic/poisonous agents.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately heavy objects and materials weighing fifty to one hundred pounds. Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE STATEMENT
High school diploma or equivalent, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the possession of a valid state driver's license and may require possession of a commercial driver's license (A, B, or C and specific endorsements may be required).
Hazmat Endorsement required or ability to get the Hazmat. No felony convictions are required for Hazmat. May require possession of one or more ASE certifications.
For applications NOT being completed online:
Kershaw County Employment Applications are only accepted for positions that are posted.
Employment Applications should ONLY be submitted within the posting dates
and must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date.
**Resumes are ONLY accepted as an attachment to a completed application**
Applications should ONLY be submitted to:
Kershaw County Government Center
Attn: Job Postings
515 Walnut Street
Camden, SC 29020
OR
Any branch of the SC Department of Employment and Workforce
Kershaw County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Kershaw County to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees on the basis of qualifications and without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, age, or familial status. Kershaw County is a Drug-Free Workplace.
