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CITY OF DARLINGTON JOBS

WORKING FOR THE CITY

City of Darlington Jobs and applications may be found here. Contact City Hall for more information. City jobs may be found on Indeed, when available.

The City of Darlington is an equal opportunity employer that does not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

OPEN CITY POSITIONS
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN STREET & SANITATION DEPARTMENT
DIESEL MECHANIC

The City of Darlington’s Street & Sanitation Department is seeking a part-time Diesel Mechanic. The is position is great for someone who is seeking afternoon hours.

Pay depends on experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license
  • 1-2 years of experience repairing/maintaining vehicles and equipment; or trade school graduate
  • Must own tools applicable to position
  • Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams
  • Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
  • Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.

Experience level:

  • 1 year experience

Experience for the job:

  • Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Required)
  • Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:  Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In Person

Applications are available at City Hall, 400 Pearl Street, Darlington, South Carolina 29532.
Resumes will be accepted in person, by attachment to email, or via US mail. Apply via email to  careers@cityofdarlington.com.
For more information: againey@cityofdarlington.com

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE / BEAUTIFICATION WORKER

This person will work under the supervision of the Streets and Sanitation Department. They will work on general upkeep and maintenance of welcome areas, decorated medians, and other rights-of-way and city owned properties as directed.

Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible for landscaping maintenance of various City property and entrances
  • Responsible for pruning removal of small trees and shrubs
  • Reviews completed work to determine quality of work
  • Responsible for grass cutting and weed eating in designated public rights-of-way as assigned
  • Responsible for watering of plants on public right-of-way and the flowers pots on the Public Square

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • High School or general educational degree (GED)
  • One to three years’ experience working in landscaping or a similar field
  • Must possess required knowledge, skills, and experience to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the job
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence
  • Ability to carry out common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and supervisor
  • Basic carpentry or mechanical skills a plus

Required License or Certificates

  • Must possess a South Carolina driver’s license

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

  • Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the joB
  • Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying 40+ pounds
  • Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform essential functions.
  • Working conditions will include both indoor and outdoor work

· The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts or fumes and airborne particles. The noise level may be loud.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits: Retirement plan

Schedule:  Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:  Darlington, SC 29532: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:  Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:  Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location

Applications are available at City Hall, 400 Pearl Street, Darlington, South Carolina 29532.
Resumes will be accepted in person, by attachment to email, or via US mail. Apply via email to  careers@cityofdarlington.com.
For more information: againey@cityofdarlington.com

WORKING FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PATROL OFFICER

Position hours: Full-time position.  12-hour rotating shifts

Job Duties:

  • Responds to emergency police situations
  • Performs community-oriented proactive law enforcement work involving a variety of general or support duty assignments
  • Drives or walks to observe illegal or suspicious activities

Qualifications:

  • Must be 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess a valid SC driver’s license
  • Must possess or able to obtain certification from South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

Pay info: Salary based on certification status, education and experience

Applications should be filled out completely, in the applicant’s handwriting.  It should also contain a current, color photograph, and must contain a copy of the following:

SC Driver’s License
Social Security Card
High School Diploma or GED
Military Records or Form DD214, if applicable
Birth Certificate
Credit History

You may very easily complete our online application HERE and submit electronically.  All required documents aforementioned are required at time of submission.  Please email these to Assistant Chief Davis at jdavis@cityofdarlington.com.

For your convenience, you may also access an application packet HERE or pick up an Application packet at the Darlington Police Department 400 Pearl Street, Darlington.  To request a copy via mail, please call (843) 398-4026.

For application or job position questions, please reach out to the Police Department at (843) 398-4026.

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