Utility Worker II - Public Works, Bureau of Highways, Mayfield Shop

Howard County (MD)•Columbia, MD

32d

About The Position

This is a semi-skilled position that provides both manual labor and equipment operation support to accomplish the organizations objectives.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform semi-skilled manual work and one year of experience in general laboring or public works maintenance and construction activities which included the use of small hand and power tools.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and to read a road map.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Shall have a valid class "B" CDL issued by the State of Maryland and DOT physical card prior to appointment, or possession of such licensure within time limits specified by the County and during tenure of employment as a Utility Worker II.
Possession of a valid Maryland approved flagger program card may be required, depending upon work assignment, and must be obtained within Department time frames and maintained during tenure of employment.
Confined space training certification may also be required, when required by work assignment.

Knowledge of the methods and techniques of operating and caring for hand and power tools and the ability to learn the operation of such tools.
Knowledge of standard practices of operations.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability of learn safe and correct work procedures.
Ability to perform heavy labor for prolonged periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime under emergency conditions or as circumstances warrant.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with the public and coworkers.

Operates a variety of equipment such as a spreader box; rollers; sweepers; hoses; cement mixers; forklifts; light tractor with sweeping and moving attachments, and compactors in highway maintenance work; and other laboring activities as required.
Performs routine maintenance on power equipment including lubrication, cleaning, and sharpening.
Uses scythes, lawn mower and other equipment to cut grass and weeds; uses chain saw and other tools to remove tree limbs, trees and debris.
Lays brick in the construction of drainage boxes; builds elementary forms and guides for grading and masonry operations; installs such forms.
Operates tailgate to regulate stone flow over tarred surfaces; uses air hammer to break paved surfaces; spreads concrete.
Performs preventive maintenance on some equipment by changing oil and oil filters; checking battery water, transmission, brake and steering fluid levels; lubrication; charging batteries; cleaning engine parts; and changing tires and windshield wipers.
May be required to deal directly with the public at the work site.
May perform duties of Utility Worker I.
May on occasion utilize light duty vehicles for plowing snow and material application.
Sets up work zone traffic control.
This position is considered emergency essential, and as such, the incumbent may be required to report for regular work shift during inclement weather, or when an emergency situation arises.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.