Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61034019)
State of South Carolina
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General Maint. Tech IV (011510) Inmate Construction, Columbia (RICHLAND)
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
RICHLAND, South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$61,100 - $77,000
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 10, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading inmate crews in building and renovating prison facilities, including tasks like erecting metal structures and pouring concrete.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on construction experience who is comfortable supervising teams in a secure environment and can handle irregular hours.
It's ideal for reliable tradespeople interested in public service within the corrections system.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma
- Five years of experience in all phases of construction
- Knowledge of South Carolina Procurement Regulations
- Extensive working knowledge of building codes and ability to read blueprints
- Experience in metal building erection, forming, and pouring concrete
- Ability to supervise inmate work crews
- Successful completion of four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
Full Job Description
- Responsible for construction and renovation of existing and new SCDC Facilities.
- Must have an extensive working knowledge of principles and techniques of building codes and be able to read blueprints.
- Responsible for the supervision of an inmate work crew.
- Knowledge of metal building erection and forming and pouring concrete.
- Position may require overtime and participation in on-call rotation.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma and trades experience related to the area of employment.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and five (5) years of experience in all phases of construction field with knowledge of South Carolina Procurement Regulations.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic informationSupplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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