NEOGOV · 3 months ago
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (SOLID WASTE)
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$32K/yr - $40K/yr
0+ years expThe City of Columbia is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support the operations of the Solid Waste division. The role involves performing semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work, operating vehicles, and assisting with general labor tasks.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department
Performs general manual labor tasks as required
Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required
Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks
Installs, tests and repairs service lines
Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety
Assists co-workers with various duties as required
Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
8th grade education
No prior experience
Valid South Carolina Class 'D' Driver's License
Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring
Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard
Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor
Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools
Ability to perform routine work using common sense
Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders
Ability to write simple sentences and complete simple job forms
Ability to speak simple sentences using basic grammar
Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures
Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers
Ability to work in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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Leadership Team
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CEO
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