PW Foreman (Source Reduction Crew)
Charleston County Government North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Location: North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Categories: Facilities Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 31, 2025
Job Description:
PW Foreman (Source Reduction Crew)
Description
DescriptionCharleston County Public Works Department is looking for a highly motivated, qualified individual to join our team!This is a working foreman position supervising 6 employees in a variety of field activities to help with treatment and source reduction of larval and adult mosquitoes.
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!
HIRING SALARY: $60,840 - $68,515 (Estimated Annual Salary)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED, APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of this position are performed in both an office and field environment, which include but are not limited to: planning/scheduling/monitoring ground crew operations, working with citizens to answer concerns, monitoring data entries in Field Seeker software, lead crews in source reduction efforts, obtain permission for new treatment areas, prioritizing and assisting with ground larviciding, conduct roadside ditch and storm drain treatment, conducting maintenance on equipment during the season and refurbishment in the offseason, maintain path access to treatment sites, coordinate with stormwater to eliminate mosquito source when applicable, Leading/supervising/training assigned crew members to include hiring, completing performance evaluations, counseling, and disciplinary actions; supervising usage, care of equipment, and tools; maintaining and ordering materials and supplies; ensuring that all administrative paperwork is filled out and submitted in a timely manner; and performing other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Position requires a high school diploma (or GED) supplemented by five (5) years or more of supervisory level experience and/or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. A category 8 pesticide license is required at the time of employment. Knowledge of mosquito biology is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools needed to clear pathways including, but not limited to, lawn mower, weed eater, bush axe, etc. The ability to safely operate small equipment including XUV Gator and power sprayer. The ability to work with people to resolve complaints. Computer knowledge and experience working with iPads are required. Must have valid SC Driver's License and clean driving record.
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