Construction/Maintenance Worker II (Stormwater Engineering)

Description Position available in the Division of Stormwater Engineering. Performs heavy manual work in the maintenance of County drainage ways and their associated structures. Responsible for serving as a lead worker in the absence of the supervisor; assigns and directs the activities of a small group of employees. Maintains drainage systems, and if silted in, re-constructs the drainage ways as needed. Observes and detects illicit discharges at outfalls as part of the County VSMP (Virginia Stormwater Management Permit). Additional responsibilities include assisting with the collection of storm debris. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent with experience operating hand and power tools and some supervisory experience required; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the ability to interpret and read maps and drawings of drainage easements. Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with good driving record mandatory. Safety shoes required. Requires an acceptable criminal background check. Supplemental Information DMV records check conducted prior to employment. Work is performed outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to the usual hazards associated with outside maintenance and construction work. This position is considered an Essential Position (County designation as ALPHA) which requires the employee to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours, or as notified by a supervisor. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of hand and power tools including weed eaters, chain saws, industrial mowers, backpack blowers, power winches, pole saws, shovels, and rakes, etc. Must be able to lift between 50 and 100 pounds, and operate and carry gas powered motorized equipment for the better part of a work day. Work involves walking, standing, stooping and bending on a daily basis. To view our Total Compensation Calculator, click here. The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. Employment Assessment Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No How many years of experience do you have in maintenance or construction work? None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more Do you have general knowledge of basic hand and power tools? Yes No Please list the name of the hand and power tools you have used before. If you have not used these tools before, type "None". How many years of experience do you have applying pesticides? None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more Do you have a Virginia Flagger certification? Yes No Do you have experience using measuring instruments such as a hand-surveying level to determine grade level of ditches? Yes No Do you have experience reading maps and drawings related to drainage easements? Yes No If you have previously been employed as a lead worker, describe your experience training and/or directing the work of others. If you do not have experience as a lead worker, type "N/A". Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Additionally, you will be required to be on the division's on-call rotation list. Are you able to comply with these provisions? Yes No Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A. Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools) Yes No Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12- Special Projects