Production Operator - Non-Merit - Bureau of Solid Waste Management

Baltimore County; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking employees for a non-merit vacancy in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management. The role requires operating single stream system equipment and performing heavy manual labor.

A valid Maryland Class C license is required and must be attached with the application. Work involves driving county vehicles (forklift, bobcat, van, pickup), loading/unloading, basic maintenance, and keeping simple records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating heavy equipment and performing manual labor tasks.
• Ability to maintain simple records and logs.
• Must follow oral and written instructions and read basic material.

Responsibilities

• Drives county vehicles including forklift, bobcat, van and pickup.
• Loads, unloads, or assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materials.
• Operates single stream equipment including baling machine.
• Performs routine maintenance and assists with repairs as needed.
• Transports crews and materials to job sites.
• Maintains tools and equipment as assigned.
• Performs various manual labor tasks.
• Keeps simple records and logs.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Safe operation

Communication

Record keeping

Follow instructions

Reading comprehension

Education

Maryland Class C driver’s license

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Loading dock equipment

Job description

Regular Schedule: 39 hours per week

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

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

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, drives and operates single axle vehicles and operates single stream system equipment.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Drives county vehicles including, but not limited to, forklift, bobcat, van and pick up.
• Loads, unloads, or assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materials.
• Operates single stream equipment including baling machine.
• Performs minor maintenance and equipment repairs daily including cleaning, greasing and fueling; assists mechanics with major repairs as necessary.
• Transports crews and/or materials to and from jobs.
• Responsible for tools and equipment as assigned.
• Performs various manual labor tasks.
• Maintains simple records and logs.

Examples of Other Duties

• Leads and instructs other workers.
• Trains and assists in the operation of unfamiliar Production Operator 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.)

Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license.

You MUST attach your license(s) to your application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the operation and function of equipment and non-commercial weight vehicles.
• Knowledge of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks.
• Skill in the safe operation of assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Skill in the safe operation of tools, equipment, and machines used on the job.
• Ability to make minor or routine repairs and adjustments to equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read simple written material.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to keep simple records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of the operation and function of vehicles and specialized equipment associated with single stream system and loading dock.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable County and departmental rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks.
• Ability to perform duties independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to train on equipment and vehicles of higher complexity.
• Ability to lead and instruct others.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks by established deadlines.
• Ability to complete simple forms.

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

Must maintain all licenses and certifications throughout employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including, climbing, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment. This position requires the agility to frequently go up and down stairs and climb on and off of equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, mud, ice, and airborne particles including dust.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.