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Construction Worker

The City of Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$38,649.00 - $40,579.50

Hourly:

$19.82 - $20.81

Department:

Public Service, Public Service

Division:

Streets & Sidewalks

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

In this role, you will be responsible for constructing, maintaining and repairing public facilities, property, streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.

Examples of Duties:

  • Works on a crew under regular supervision.

  • Performs a variety of manual duties using various tools depending upon the assigned crew.

  • May remove, mix, pour and finish cement sidewalks and install granite and concrete curbing

  • May lay brick, bluestone, Belgium Block and other special construction materials.

  • May cut, remove and replace asphalt streets.

  • May be required to assist in earth road grading and city owned parking lot maintenance.

  • May patch pot holes in city owned streets.

  • Plants sod and grass seed on City rights-of-way.

  • Drives a pickup truck to deliver tools, materials, equipment, etc.

  • Assists in taking measurements of the worksite and in deciding quantities and types of material and equipment needed.

  • Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • One year of related experience and high school diploma/GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

Salary : $38,649 - $40,580

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