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Equipment Operator I (second shift), City of West Columbia

Job Category
Public Works
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
Mid-Day until Sunset, Monday - Friday (hours vary per season)
Job Duties

Operates twin –axle vehicles, mowers, blowers, weed eaters, chain saws, edgers, and hedgers. Mows or edges lawns using power equipment. Cares for established beds and lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, trimming, edging, etc. Uses hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. Prunes or trims trees, shrubs, hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.

Gathers and removes litter. Maintains and repairs tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, fences, or benches using power tools. Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, or other grounds features.

Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold for extended periods of time. Must be able to easily pick or lift weights up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

A minimum of two years experience in landscaping, construction, and equipment operation.

Must have a valid SC driver’s license with no recent major violations.

Must be physically able to perform the required manual labor.

Pay Info
Salary range $29,961.40 - $41,946.40 (FY 24-25). Excellent benefits package includes two weeks of vacation, 13 holidays and participation in the State Retirement System, the SC Deferred Compensation Plan, and the State Health Plan with the employee’s health and basic dental insurance premiums paid by the city.
How to Apply

Application is available online at www.westcolumbiasc.gov and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169.  Completed applications may be mailed to Carrie Garrett, Director of Human Resources, P. O. Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044, emailed to employment@westcolumbiasc.gov, or faxed to 803.939.8634.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of West Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.