Seasonal Laborer

Prince George's County Government•Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is seeking qualified applicants to fill multiple Seasonal Laborer positions (grades G-06) in the Office of Storm Drain Maintenance. These are temporary positions to support the Spring Storm Season. This role involves routine, unskilled manual labor that is physically demanding. Employees will perform a variety of manual labor tasks under close supervision, though direct supervision may not always be available. The work is related to asphalt, masonry, concrete, mowing, flood control, litter control, and tree, turf, and grounds maintenance on County rights-of-way and at County facilities. Hours will vary based on departmental needs and weather conditions, and employees are expected to work overtime when necessary. Duties require initiative, independent judgment in operating equipment, mechanical aptitude, and skillful coordination.

Requirements

Completion of six (6) school grades.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Submit a current Motor Vehicle Administration report that reflects a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

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 tree, turf and grounds maintenance on County rights-of-way and at County facilities.
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.
Acts as traffic flag person.
Moves and arranges furniture as directed.
Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
Loads and unloads vehicles.
Performs unskilled, limited skilled and skilled tasks related to asphalt, masonry, concrete, mowing, flood and litter control.
Uses simple hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment in the conduct of various unskilled manual tasks.
Uses ropes, tools and other equipment in a manner consistent with safety protocols; maintaining the safety of crew members and the general public.
Drives crew cab truck to transport personnel and materials to and from job sites.
Performs pre/post trip inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
Operates power mowers, both push type and self-propelled, roto-tillers, weedeaters, chainsaws and other maintenance equipment, including hand rake, hand shovel, wheelbarrow, bush axe, etc., as directed by the supervisor.
When not completing normal day-to-day crew assignments, remains consistently productive by performing litter pick-up, signage removal, etc.
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 class of work.
Outfitted daily with appropriate safety gear such as safety vest, protective eye wear, hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves and consistently observes safety rules and procedures.
Participates as an essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities.
In preparation for weather emergencies/during weather emergencies, assists Tool Room staff with the removal and attachment of plow blades and pins.
Promptly responds to assigned tasks when notified of reporting requirement for inclement weather/emergency conditions operations.
Operates 4x4 truck with blade and spreader during snow removal operations.
Operates equipment with spreader and/or snow plow and effectively removes snow and ice from assigned area.
Safely operates vehicles/equipment according to weather and road conditions.
Accurately reads maps to confirm that assigned area is plowed in proper order and no roads are missed.
Removes snow from County sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other areas, then applies sand and/or salt to icy areas as directed.