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Position Summary
Position operates Class B wheeled vehicles and light construction equipment in maintaining roads, bridges, and related structures and facilities. Position reports to Supervisor (Roads Division) for direction and supervision. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities
1. Operates Class B wheeled vehicles, such as dump trucks and street sweepers in on- and off-road applications.
2. Operates light construction equipment including, but not limited to, backhoes, rubber-tired loaders, skid steer loaders, tractors, wood chippers, and rollers.
3. Performs operator-level maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment; prepares and maintains records of vehicle and equipment condition and use.
4. Operates wheeled vehicles and light construction equipment in performing snow removal, ice control, and emergency responses to extreme weather events and other natural and man-made disasters.
5. Performs skilled and unskilled manual labor in the maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, and related structures and facilities; tasks include, but are not limited to, pothole patching, pavement maintenance, tree trimming and removal, roadside mowing, litter pickup, debris removal, ditch maintenance, pipe installation and repair, concrete placement and repair, flagging, and guard rail installation and repair.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education
Completion of 8th grade and ability to read, write and follow instructions; high school diploma or GED preferred
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience to include: one (1) year experience in road and bridge maintenance and/or repair; and one (1) year experience operating Class B wheeled vehicles and light and heavy construction equipment; construction experience preferred.
*An interested candidate with an equivalent combination of education and experience as listed above may be considered.
Certificate(s) and/or License(s)
1. Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement with no more than three (3) points.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. Ability to perform operator-level maintenance on and operate Class B wheeled vehicles and light construction equipment in both on- and off-road applications.
2. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
3. Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to prepare accurate records.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, contractors, general public and other stakeholders; ability to work as a member of a team.
Miscellaneous Position Information
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Work requires moderately strenuous effort, such as diggings, shoveling, and the lifting and handling of boxes, tools, test equipment or other materials; walking/climbing over rough and uneven construction sites or other terrain; sitting/standing in fixed position for extended periods of time; must be able to lift up to 100 pounds without assistance. Work environment involves moderate risks with exposure to potentially dangerous conditions such as those found on construction sites and may require use of ladders or scaffolding, or when working adjacent to moving traffic. Range of safety precautions, including the wearing of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, eye and/or hearing protection, fall protection, and reflective vests; may result in exposure to dirt, dust, noxious odors. Requires working in extreme weather conditions, such as rain, heat, and cold. Must be willing and able to work in areas with no heat or cooling.
Work is normally performed Monday through Friday during normal business hours, however, may require alternate work hours 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
Individuals appointed or promoted to a position in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six (6) months. Performance will be carefully evaluated during the probationary period. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Conditions of Employment
1. Prior to appointment, employees are subject to pre-employment medical history review and drug testing, extensive background investigation (which may require CJIS and NCIC clearance), including but not limited to reference checking, and driving history, and an evaluation of training or experience.
2. Employees in this classification are essential as defined by the County’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and are required to report to work during inclement weather or other designated emergencies.
Benefits(*Not all positions may be eligible for these programs.)
Cecil County Government offers a full complement of benefits including medical, dental, life, disability, and AD&D insurance programs as well as a generous time off benefits. We understand that finding the right balance between home and career is a challenge and offer the following programs: employee assistance program, flexible work arrangements/compressed schedule and telework/remote office opportunities.
This position description is representative of the general and most important components of this role and does not characterize every aspect of the job; other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as warranted and deemed appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, nor a guarantee of continued employment. Cecil County Government is an equal opportunity employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.71 - $20.62 per hour
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Schedule:
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
$67k-82k (estimate)
04/11/2024
06/10/2024
ccgov.org
COLORA, MD
500 - 1,000
1674
BRIAN BESSEY
$200M - $500M
Situated in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region, Cecil County is located midway between Baltimore and Philadelphia international airports and seaports, and along the Interstate 95/U.S. 40 corridor. About 70% of the County is rural, dotted with farms and preserved open space for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. Five major rivers and the Chesapeake Bay provide excellent recreational opportunities for boating, swimming. Cecil County is a Commissioner form of government. Each Commissioner is required to live in his/her District, but is elected at large to serve a four-year term. Terms are stagger...ed and expire for Districts 2, 3 and 4 in 2010, and Districts 1 and 5 in 2012, and every four years thereafter. The five-member Board of County Commissioners is the legislative governing body of Cecil County. Pursuant to the Maryland Annotated Code, Article 25, the newly elected Board shall meet within 60-days after the election. After each election, the Board of Commissioners elect a president to preside over the Commissioner meetings, execute all documents and contracts on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, perform the duties of Chief Executive Officer of the Board in all emergency situations that require action by the Board, call special meetings when deemed necessary, and serve as the official spokesperson for the Board in policy issues as outlined in Chapter 60 of the Cecil County Code.
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