Maintenance Worker II - Highways

Maintenance Worker II

This posting will be used to fill Full-Time, Permanent, Represented, Safety-Sensitive, Maintenance Worker II positions within the Department of Public Works (Highways) for Anne Arundel County Government. This is manual labor in the performance of unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Nature and variety of work Work involves the performance of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring some skills or special knowledge acquired through on-the-job training or experience. Work may also include serving as a lead worker for a small number of workers of a lower or equal grade and supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the foreman. Work is performed with some independence under the supervision of a superior who assigns work and makes frequent inspections to ensure proper performance of work.

Examples of duties and knowledge, skills and abilities Operates various types of equipment and performs manual labor in the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of roads, storm drains, and other public facilities, traffic signs and markings, and related facilities; drives trucks for routine transportation, and hauling. Takes out, installs, repairs, and does concrete work on curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; digs out broken spots in street surfaces, fills joints and cracks; mows grass with tractor mower; acts as skilled trades helper. Stripes roads; paints crosswalks and various messages on roads; installs and maintains traffic signs; operates paint-striping and road marking equipment. Installs and maintains parks and recreation equipment; performs limited skilled carpentry and masonry work in the construction and repair of facilities; assembles playground equipment; mows golf course greens, and fairways; tees, and rough; waters, fertilizes, and sprays pesticides; rakes sand traps; changes tee markers and cups; operates specialized mowing, raking, and related equipment; may perform sub-professional horticultural duties. Operates power tools, tractors, light trucks, and related equipment as a necessary adjunct to the performance of regular duties or on a relief or seasonal basis. Performs related work as required. Knowledge, skills, and abilities Knowledge of the operation and use of power equipment and light-to-medium duty automotive and related equipment applicable to the area of assignment. Knowledge of the manual tasks and other characteristics involved in work assignments. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions. Skill in the operation of required tools and equipment.

Minimum qualifications Education: Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Experience: One (1) or more years experience in work providing a familiarity with the area of assignment (i.e. work performed in Public Works, may include equipment, such as operating loaders, and/or light trucks and performing manual labor work). Additional requirements: A valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license; and, as determined by the area of assignment, a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months. Note: Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Medical Certificate as mandated by Federal law for a CDL Learner's Permit. A CDL Learner's Permit must be obtained within 45 days of the hire to allow for adequate CDL training. Successful candidates must obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire. This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and alcohol testing. Longevity pay is available based on years of service.