Laborer II Trainee

Full Job Description

Pay Schedule II, Grade H15, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week

Vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Highways and Equipment Maintenance.

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

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application.

Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.Note: 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.

Requirements

Under close supervision, trains to drive and operate single-axle, commercial weight vehicles and equipment.

Participates in training to achieve and maintain proficiency in the following duties:

Drives commercial weight, single-axle vehicles including dump, water, and tool trucks.Assists in salting and plowing roads during snow emergencies.Operates and tows equipment such as tractors with mowing or other attachments, stump grinders, rubber tire loaders, and rollers.Loads, unloads, or assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materials.Performs various manual labor tasks.Assists in performing preventative maintenance and routine maintenance on trucks and/or equipment.Keeps simple records and logs.Participates in safety related training including, but not limited to, confined space and trench working conditions and the handling of hazardous materials.Examples of Other DutiesMay drive automobile, truck, or other non-commercial weight 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.) Qualifications Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-provisional, non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license.Preferred ExperienceWork experience with unskilled manual labor tasks.Age RequirementNon-Maryland residents must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.Licenses and CertificatesPossession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-provisional, non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of application.NOTE: 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.

Mail or deliver documents to:ATTN: Laborer II TraineeOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.

Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. Additional Information This is a training classification.

Employees are appointed to this classification for a maximum of twelve months.

Upon receipt of a Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and a valid license equivalent to a commercial, class B Maryland driver's license, and subject to the approval of the Office of Budget and Finance and the Office of Human Resources, incumbents will be reclassified to Laborer II.

Incumbents who do not obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate and a valid license equivalent to a commercial, class B Maryland driver's license within ten months of employment will be terminated.Safety ShoesIndividuals are supplied yearly shoe tickets, but are required to supply their own safety shoes at the beginning of employment.Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including, bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, tools, and heavy equipment.

Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as standing in traffic, working in trenches, and adverse weather.Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.