Laborer II

Prince George's County Government; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Le gouvernement de Prince George’s recherche des candidats qualifiés pour le poste de Laborer II au sein du Département des Travaux Publics. Ce rôle implique des tâches manuelles variées et des conditions de travail en extérieur. Les candidats doivent être en bonne condition physique et prêts à répondre aux urgences. Le poste offre une opportunité de contribuer à l'entretien des infrastructures du comté.

Qualifications

• Experiencia en trabajo manual general.
• Capacidad de trabajar en exteriores y en toda condición climática.
• Disposición a responder a llamados de emergencia.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des travaux manuels variés comme le nettoyage et l'entretien.
• Aider à la construction et à la réparation des routes et trottoirs.
• Opérer certains outils et équipements motorisés.

Skills

General manual labor experience

Education

Completion of six (6) school grades

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

We are Prince George’s Proud!

The Prince George's County Departmentof Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T)is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill aLaborer IIpositionsGrade A8in theOfficeof Storm Drain Maintenance.

About the Position
This is full performance level manual labor work in the performance of unskilled and limited skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Employeesassigned to this class are responsible for a wide variety of manual labor tasks, working with a crew or alone depending upon the nature of theassignment. Work is performed under general supervision.
About the Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

• Performs the full range of manual labor work duties and responsibilities.
• Cleans streets, curbs, gutters, right-of-ways, sidewalks and catch basin inlets
• Assists in the construction, repair and/or patching of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins and barriers and fences.
• Cleans up and removes trash, leaves and other debris from County property.
• Removes snow from County sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other areas, then applies sand and/or salt to icy areas as directed.
• Acts as traffic flag person.
• Moves and arranges furniture as directed.
• Acts as a helper on a trash truck, loading garbage and trash, operating packer levers and directing driver in the proper placement of vehicle for trash pickup.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Loads and unloads vehicles.
• Performs routine landscaping tasks, such as cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, clearing brush, digging holes for tree planting and spreading dirt, sand and fertilizer.
• Operates some power tools and motorized equipment.
• May drive a light vehicle.
• Uses simple hand tools in the conduct of various unskilled manual tasks.
• May lead or instruct subordinate level laborers.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

• Completion of six (6) school grades.
• General manual labor experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.

Job Location: Multiple Locations: Brandywine, Glendale, Forestville

Conditions of Employment:Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Good physical condition.
• Willingness to work outdoors in any kind of weather.
• Willingness to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Must meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
• Incumbent is considered to be an ESSENTIAL employee and must conform/perform according to essential employee policy and procedure including required to work during emergency situations, including inclement weather, natural and man-made disasters, etc.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace