Construction Laborer

Construction Laborer

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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

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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:

• Operates a back hoe and skid loader

• Operates a dump truck and trailer

• Maintains all equipment as assigned, including, but not limited to: backhoe, skid loader, dump truck, tool truck, trailer, chainsaw, tamper, water pump, etc.

• Performs maintenance on well houses and wastewater equipment and systems

• Installs or maintains roofs, steps, walls, and dry wall

• Paints facilities as assigned

• Assists with road construction

• 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.):

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures

• Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public

• Knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures

• Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for operating and maintaining equipment as well as for ensuring safety

• A working knowledge of excavation, Utility and Construction practices

• General knowledge of Maintenance of Construction equipment

• Obtain flagger training.

• 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.