Highway Maintenance Worker I Small Equipment Operator (61031924)
State of South Carolina
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Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (Hourly)
State of South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$18.90 - $18.90
per hour
Type
Temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining and operating engines, generators, pumps, and heavy equipment on state vessels used for marine research and operations in South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources.
The role requires hands-on work like performing routine maintenance, handling deck gear, and ensuring safe equipment use while instructing others on board.
It's a good fit for someone with practical experience in boat mechanics and a background in fishing or scientific vessel work who enjoys outdoor, technical tasks at sea.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma and two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and training
- Sea-going experience on vessels
- Knowledge of commercial fishing and scientific collecting gear
- Working knowledge of diesel engine operation and shipboard systems
- Proficiency with electric generators, hydraulic systems, electric motors, and pumps
- Ability to operate cranes, winches, and heavy deck equipment
- Skills in preventative maintenance and inventory management for spare parts
Full Job Description
This employee will work within SCDNR's Vessel Operations Section at the Marine Resources Division (MRD).
Job Duties Include:
- Operating main engines, generators, various pumps and motors, A/C units and hydraulic systems while underway.
- Performing preventative maintenance on main diesel and generator engines, generator, hydraulics, electronics, deck gear, rigging and all State-issued equipment.
- Operating cranes, winches and all heavy deck gear.
- Instructing scientific party in the safe operation of winches.
- Requisitioning and maintaining proper spare parts and filter inventory for engineering department on board.
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