Laborer II Trainee

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 promotionsand 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.

You can attach yourlicense(s)to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenseswill result in your application not being considered.

Examples of Duties

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 Duties

May 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 is required at time of application.

Basic knowledge of unskilled manual labor tasks.

SAFETY SHOES

Individuals are supplied yearly shoe tickets, but are required to supply their own safety shoes at the beginning of employment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Work experience with unskilled manual labor tasks.

Age Requirement

Non-Maryland residents must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession 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.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses/Driving recordswill result in your application not being considered.

NOTE: If you have a driver's license from a state other than Maryland, you must submit a current (within 30 days) copy of your driving record, and a copy of your driver's license.

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Laborer II Trainee

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants 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.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Release of Information for applicants with a current CDL/DOT License

As a DOT regulated employer, Baltimore County Government requires applicants accepting an interview for this classification to sign a Release of Information Form in order to obtain drug and alcohol testing records maintained by your DOT regulated employer(s) for the previous 2 years. Refusal to sign the release form will result in you no longer being considered for this position.

Employees in this classification will be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. Some positions may be designated as Emergency/Essential.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The 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.

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.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education certification and fingerprint checks.