Laborer

The Town of Bel Air is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Laborer in the Department of Public Works. This position requires the performance of manual labor as directed. Work may include such activities as landscaping, street and sidewalk work, snow/ice removal, garbage and trash removal, recycling, and event setup and takedown. Requirements include high school diploma or equivalent, valid noncommercial driver’s license, safe and proper operation of various hand and power tools, capable of lifting 100 lbs. Qualified applicants must pass a background check, physical exam, and drug test.

Fiscal Year 2027 Pay Range: $41,616 to $73,111. The starting wage rate is $20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Mows and trims grass using a standard push mower, weed eater, and leaf blower
• Uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammer, screwdriver, push mower, plate tamper, hand tamper, blacktop lute, sockets, wrenches, generators, pumps, and hand trucks
• Uses power tools, under supervision, such as hand drill, circular saw, sawzall, drill, hammer drill, jigsaw, table saw, concrete cutoff saw (walk behind and handheld), soil compactor, concrete vibrator, snow blower, chainsaw, hedge trimmer, pole saw, and pneumatic equipment such as a jackhammer
• Operate vehicles or equipment such as dump truck, flatbed dump truck, stake body, pickup truck, power sweeper, brush chipper, roller, track paver, loader, tractor, air compressor, and crack sealer
• Breaks up, removes, and loads concrete, asphalt, and other demolition materials
• Helps with paving operations by shoveling hot asphalt
• Cuts down trees, performs excavation work by hand, cleans out sanitary and storm sewer manholes, and helps clear sewer stoppages
• Sets up and dismantles support facilities for Town sponsored special events
• Helps with snow/ice removal, storm recovery, and other emergencies during and outside of normal work hours
• Picks up garbage, trash, and other refuse such as brush, bagged grass, leaves, recyclables, construction debris, bulk items, and appliances and places it on truck
• Holds on to the rear of moving garbage truck, at low speeds, from stop to stop, while collecting trash and/or recyclables
• Helps the chipper equipment operator collect and chip yard waste/brush
• Performs “Emergency Response Duty” once qualified
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required
• Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to pass the Maryland Medical Examiner’s Certificate Requirements and obtain a DOT Physical Card
• Ability to demonstrate the safe and proper use of basic hand tools
• Ability to operate and understand applicable safety precautions as they relate to a rear-loaded truck
• Ability to follow spoken instructions
• Ability to demonstrate reading comprehension and be able to write legibly
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Ability to walk steps, use ladders, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, lift, move, and carry items /- 100 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, which would indicate the capability to perform manual work outdoors under extreme weather conditions in conjunction with the job functions of this position

The Town of Bel Air’s central location as the county seat has earned the town the slogan as "The Heart of Harford," with the various county and state agencies, regional medical facilities, shopping, entertainment, and recreation opportunities conveniently placed within easy access for citizens of Harford County Maryland. The town’s excellent schools, safe and clean neighborhoods, and historic district add to its appeal for residents and businesses.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to help us uphold our mission to provide outstanding services that meet the changing needs of its citizens and businesses, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all who live and work here. If you want to help us uphold our values of service, respect, communication, and accountability, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

The Town of Bel Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

• Health Insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Expenses on a Pre-tax Basis
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement - Pension (Defined Benefit Plan)
• Retirement - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Annual Leave Paid Vacation
• Sick & Safe Leave
• Holidays Paid Leave
• Personal Leave
• Funeral Leave
• Family & Medical Leave
• Military Leave
• Civil Leave (jury duty)
• Service, Safety and Attendance Award Program
• Employee Assistance Program