This is a ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250 Position - Pay Table 200 - Grade 14

Hourly Range: $21.16 - $42.07

CLOSING DATE: May 17, 2024

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Making pre-operation check of vehicles, air compressors, and equipment;

• Insuring proper water, fuel, oil and tire pressure levels;

• Observing and reporting vehicle and air compressor malfunctioning;

• Starting compressor by pre-described operational instructions;

• Checking valves, hoses, air pressure gauges to assure that compressor is operating properly;

• Performing minor maintenance on air hammer and compressor, etc., concerning valves, hoses, and the sharpening bits;

• Cutting and breaking concrete, blacktop, frozen soil, walls and ice with air hammer;

• Cutting up curbs and sidewalks for new installation or wheel chair ramps;

• Cutting area around potholes and old asphalt curbs, tennis courts or perimeter lines for new parking lots, and curb holes for gas lines in bus lots;

• Cutting broken water mains, stopped up sewers and broken oil lines;

• Compacting as required all backfill material placed in ditches;

• Working with another employee who will relieve the operator working with the air hammer and other associated air equipment, and will also assist in the implementation of all safety precautions when necessary; and

• Performing labor and driving tasks as required.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to perform a variety of precise, moderately skilled cutting and breaking tasks;

• Ability to read and write English fluently;

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and

• Ability to perform heavy manual work for an extended period of time under varying conditions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED; experience in operation of heavy power tools; or any equivalent combination of full-time experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class A), at time of appointment, and a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points, of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle (see Prince George's County Public Schools' Bulletin P-1-88 dated July 21, 1987).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.