Construction Laborer

Salary: $43,600.75 - $66,447.06 Annually
Location : 23121 Camden Way California, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 105-070126
Department: Facilities and Operations
Division: CONSTRUCTION
Opening Date: 07/01/2026


Description


The hiring salary for this position is $43,600 - $46,120 annually. The full range for this position is $43,600 - $66,447 annually.

Job Summary :
Performs a variety of manual tasks and activities related to the construction of MetCom facilities, including, but not limited to operating and maintaining various machines and equipment.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

1. Operates a back hoe and skid loader
2. Operates a dump truck and trailer
3. Maintains all equipment as assigned, including, but not limited to: backhoe, skid loader, dump truck, tool truck, trailer, chainsaw, tamper, water pump, etc.
4. Performs maintenance on well houses and wastewater equipment and systems
5. Installs or maintains roofs, steps, walls, and dry wall
6. Paints facilities as assigned
7. Assists with road construction
8. Performs standby duties on a rotational basis.

Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission to the public
3. Knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures
4. Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating and maintaining equipment as well as for ensuring safety
5. A working knowledge of excavation, Utility and Construction practices
6. General knowledge of Maintenance of Construction equipment
7. Obtain flagger training.
8. As needed, the Construction Laborer will be required to be available on standby to respond to afterhours emergencies

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Training and/or Education:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 1 year or more of related job experience
Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Must obtain Maryland CDL, Class A within 18 months.
Special Requirements:
None
Physical Demands:
Work requires constant physical effort in the handling of heavy tools, equipment, or materials or 60 pounds or more.
Unusual Demands:
Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined work space, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.
The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.
1. Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage:
Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.


2. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:

MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.


3. Long Term Disability Insurance:
MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.


4. COBRA:
The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event. Some examples of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.


5. State Retirement and Pension Plan:
MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.


6. Optional Programs:
The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans:
- 457 (B)
- AFLAC
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans.


7. Annual Leave:
1 - 5 year 10.5 days/year
6 - 10 year 15 days/year
11 - 20 year 21 days/year
20 years or more 25.5 days/year


8. Sick Leave:
15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.


9. Administrative Leave:
Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant); up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.


10. Bereavement Leave:
Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family: spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.


11. Holidays:
15 per year.


12. Paid leave for:
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.


13. Employee Assistance Program.
Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.


14. Tuition Assistance Program.