WWW Laborer - Department of Public Works

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

4d•$44,773 - $72,975•Onsite

About The Position

A Laborer performs routine physical laboring tasks on construction, maintenance, demolition, highways or solid waste projects. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a five-day work week that may include weekends and shift work on a rotating basis, and overtime as required for emergencies or held over until properly relieved or for emergencies. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are exposed to such conditions as inclement weather, dust, obnoxious odors, traffic, insect bites, confined spaces, inland waterways, and heights. Work requires strenuous physical activity including frequent bending, stooping, and crawling, climbing ladders, reaching and lifting heavy objects.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to comply with safety rules, regulations and procedures.
Ability to engage in strenuous physical activity.
Ability to work at heights.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Ability to operate simple equipment and controls.
Ability to learn general construction procedures.
Some positions in the class may require a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.

Responsibilities

Performs routine physical laboring tasks on construction, maintenance, demolition, highways or solid waste projects.
Works outdoors where incumbents are exposed to such conditions as inclement weather, dust, obnoxious odors, traffic, insect bites, confined spaces, inland waterways, and heights.
Engages in strenuous physical activity including frequent bending, stooping, and crawling, climbing ladders, reaching and lifting heavy objects.
Communicates with the public for the purpose of directing traffic and explaining simple rules and procedures.