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About the Position
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) – Our organization is committed to moving people and connecting places with seamless, equitable transportation options and safety/mobility treatments that enable safe travel in an environmentally responsible context for all road users, while supporting positive economic outcomes and vibrancy in Montgomery County.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
MCDOT seeks a Public Service Worker III (Download PDF reader), Grade 12, for its Division of Traffic Engineering & Operations experienced in the maintenance and repair of County roads and property, including operation of 10,000 - 15,000 GVW trucks (and over 26,000 GVW trucks in the Division of Traffic Engineering and Operations), tractor mowers and similar vehicles, some with power take-off equipment. This class of work may entail some public service/assistance, but it is incidental to the primary focus of the work performed.
What You'll Be Doing
In the Public Service Worker III, Grade 12, position, the employee will be assigned to the Signing & Marking crew and will assist with the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings on County roadways. Tasks and Duties include:
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with installation and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings on County roadways
- Safely operate signing and marking vehicles
- Use various signing and marking tools and equipment
- Assist with fabrication of traffic signs
- Perform field layout of pavement markings
- Regularly handle a 75-pound post driver
Work Expectations
- Work as part of a crew with minimal instruction from lead or supervisory staff
- Perform tasks previously learned with little or no supervision
Physical Requirements
- Work outdoors for long periods in tiring and uncomfortable positions
- Frequent bending, reaching, stretching, lifting, stooping, climbing, and crouching
- Work in cramped or awkward positions as needed
- Regular physical effort involving pulling, pushing, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds
- Occasional heavy physical effort involving items over 75 pounds
Work Environment and Conditions
- Work close to heavy traffic and around moving machinery
- Operate power tools and equipment with associated hazards
- Required use of safety gear such as special safety shoes, hard hats, ear protection, and/or respiratory masks
- Regular exposure to severe weather, grease, dirt, muck, run-off, storm drains, catch basins, asphalt, and other bituminous products
- Exposure to noxious fumes, strong odors, high dust levels, and similar environmental discomforts
Please note that the schedule may require evening and/or weekend availability.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of manual labor experience.
Education: Ability to read and write in English and carry out simple written instructions.
Equivalency: None.
Physical Ability:
- Ability and willingness to perform work for prolonged periods in severe weather.
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort for prolonged periods and heavy physical effort for limited periods, to work in and around traffic, and wear personal protective gear and apply safety precautions.
Medical Exam Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Individuals appointed to this class will be required to serve a probationary period of six (6) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria:
Experience fabricating and/or installing highway signs.
Experience installing various pavement marking materials.
Experience operating power tools and construction equipment/machinery
- CDL not required, but preferred and necessary for advancement within the County’s Sign Shop
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $49,928 - $74,294