Laborer I

Baltimore County•Eastern Sanitary Landfill Days Cove Rd White Marsh, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Laborer I within the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Sanitation, Solid Waste Management. The role involves performing unskilled and semi-skilled labor work, using hand and power tools, and training to assist in the operation of Laborer II level equipment and trucks. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on an examination of training and experience. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. Transfer and promotional candidates must apply. Applicants must clearly state dates and duties of past and present experience on their application; a resume will not be considered for qualification determination but may be provided at the interview stage. Some positions may be designated as emergency/essential and require overtime with little or no advance notice. Applicants selected for an appointment must successfully complete an employment background investigation.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of unskilled manual labor tasks
Ability to learn to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks
Ability to operate hand and power tools in a safe manner
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to read street signs and simple written material
Knowledge of labor tasks associated with construction and maintenance of sewers, storm drains, and roads
Knowledge of applicable safety procedures
Knowledge of applicable County and departmental rules and regulations
Skills in the safe operation of tools, equipment, and machines used on the job
Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks
Ability to perform duties independently and to work as part of a team
Ability to train on equipment and vehicles of higher complexity
Ability to complete assigned tasks by established deadlines
Ability to complete simple forms
Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.
If you have a driver's license from a state other than Maryland, you must submit a current copy of your driving record, and a copy of your driver's license to the Baltimore County Office of Human Resources. You must attach a copy of the driver's license and driving record to your application. Failure to submit this information could result in the disqualification of your application.
Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Criminal background check
Education check
Fingerprint check

Responsibilities

Digs, shores-up, and backfills trenches
Mixes concrete
Patches concrete and macadam road surfaces
Spreads stones, chips, and cinders
Clears debris from storm drains
Shovels snow
Spreads topsoil
Cuts grass, trims shrubbery, and clears brush
Assists in installing water and sewer connections
Assists in repairing leaks in water and sewer pipes
Assists in operating sewer stoppages
Assists with simple carpentry work
Does occasional rough painting work
Cleans yards and shops
Cleans and sweeps streets
Operates a variety of hand and power operated tools and machines
Cleans and maintains tools, machines, and other equipment
Loads and unloads trucks
Dispenses gasoline
Flags traffic at railroad crossings or at construction or repair sites
Performs other unskilled labor tasks and trains and assists in more complex work
Participates in safety related training including, but not limited to, confined space and trench working conditions and the handling of hazardous materials
May drive automobile, truck, or other non-commercial weight vehicle
Performs other related duties as required