General Labor Positions with Overtime!

Job Title
Pay Schedule II, Grade H13, Regular schedule: 40 hours per week. A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Sanitation, Solid Waste Management. 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 transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassifications 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.
Examples of Duties
Under close supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor work, uses hand and power operated tools, and trains and assists in the operation of Laborer II level equipment and trucks.

Digs, shores-up, and backfills trenches
Mixes concrete
Patches concrete and macadam road surfaces
Spreads stones, chips, and cinders
Clears debris from storm drains
Shovels snow
Spreads topsoil
Cuts grass, trims shrubbery, and clears brush
Assists in installing water and sewer connections
Assists in repairing leaks in water and sewer pipes
Assists in operating sewer stoppages
Assists with simple carpentry work
Does occasional rough painting work
Cleans yards and shops
Cleans and sweeps streets
Operates a variety of hand and power operated tools and machines
Cleans and maintains tools, machines, and other equipment
Loads and unloads trucks
Dispenses gasoline
Flags traffic at railroad crossings or at construction or repair sites
Performs other unskilled labor tasks and trains and assists in more complex work
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 vehicle
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
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

Basic knowledge of unskilled manual labor tasks
Ability to learn to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks
Ability to operate hand and power tools in a safe manner
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to read street signs and simple written material
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

Knowledge of labor tasks associated with construction and maintenance of sewers, storm drains, and roads
Knowledge of applicable safety procedures
Knowledge of applicable County and departmental rules and regulations.
Skills in the safe operation of tools, equipment, and machines used on the job
Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks
Ability to perform duties independently and to work as part of a team
Ability to train on equipment and vehicles of higher complexity
Ability to complete assigned tasks by established deadlines
Ability to complete simple forms
Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. NOTE If you have a driver's license from a state other than Maryland, you must submit a current copy of your driving record, and a copy of your driver's license to the Baltimore County Office of Human Resources. You must attach a copy of the driver's license and driving record to your application. Failure to submit this information could result in the disqualification of your application. 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
Some positions in this classification will be designated as emergency/essential. Employees in this classification will be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice. 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 hand and power tools and equipment. Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as standing in traffic, working in trenches, and adverse weather. Some duties may require travel between work sites. Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.