Laborer II

Baltimore County; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking an Equipment Operator in the Bureau of Utilities within the Department of Public Works and Transportation. The position involves driving and operating single-axle, commercial weight vehicles, performing manual labor and supporting crew transportation to job sites.

Applicants are evaluated on training and experience; some positions require CDL and medical certification. The role may require overtime and emergency/essential duties.

Qualifications

• Experience performing heavy physical labor including lifting and operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to lead and train other workers as needed.
• Capable of following safety procedures and maintaining equipment logs.

Responsibilities

• Operate single-axle, commercial weight vehicles and related equipment.
• Salting and plowing roads during snow emergencies.
• Transport crews and materials to job sites and perform routine maintenance.
• Keep records and logs; participate in safety trainings.

Skills

Manual labor

Leadership

Education

Commercial driver's license (Class B) or higher

Medical Examiner's Certificate (FMCSA)

Job description

Pay Schedule II, Grade H16 Regular Schedule: 40 Hours per week

A Vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from this list of eligible applicants.

Out of state applicants failing to submit proof of Drivers' License and DOT card will result in your application not being considered.

Under general supervision, drives and operates single-axle, commercial weight vehicles and operates equipment.

• Drives commercial weight, single-axle vehicles including dump, street flusher, water, sludge, and tool trucks, and refuse collection packers.
• Salts and plows roads during snow emergencies.
• Operates and tows equipment such as tractors with mowing or other attachments, forklifts, stump grinders, rubber tire loaders, and rollers.
• Loads, unloads, or assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materials.
• Transports crews and/or materials to and from jobs.
• Performs various manual labor tasks.
• Is responsible for equipment and tools assigned to vehicle.
• Installs special adapters and fixtures to equipment as work requires.
• Performs preventive and routine maintenance on trucks and/or equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and helps mechanics with major repairs as required.
• Keeps simple records and logs.
• Participates in safety related training including confined space and trench working conditions and the handling of hazardous materials.

Examples of Other Duties

• Leads and instructs other workers.
• Trains and assists in the operation of Equipment Operator level and unfamiliar Laborer II level equipment and vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Site Maintenance (Seeding, mowing, erosion control etc.)
• Class A CDL with an Air Brake Endorsement
• Current work experience operating a large dual wheel, single axle dump truck that includes performing manual labor tasks.

Age Requirements

• Non-Maryland residents must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a commercial, class B Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application.
• Some positions may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a commercial, class A Maryland driver's license. (License may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)
• Possession of a current Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is required at the time of application.
• All licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be required to demonstrate their ability to operate a large dual wheel, single axle dump truck.

Employees in this classification may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Some positions may be designated as Emergency/Essential.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, tools, and heavy equipment. Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as standing in traffic, working in trenches, and adverse weather.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education certification and fingerprint checks.