Utility Worker II Public Works Bureau of HighwaysMayfield
Job Location:
Elkridge, MD - USA
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Job Summary
- POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government:
Howard Government is a leader in innovation sustainability and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the 2025 Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
What are we looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This is a semiskilled position that provides both manual labor and equipment operation support to accomplish the organizations objectives.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$21.03 - $23.22
$43748 - $48290
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This is semi-skilled manual work performing general laboring operations. Work includes performing assignments involving the use of a variety of tools. This class is differentiated from the Utility I level by the complexity of duties assigned and greater independence of action. Work is performed with general supervision from a crew leader or supervisor. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines.
***Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085 Local 3888 or Local 1810***- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Equipment Operation
- Operates a variety of equipment including:
- Spreader boxes
- Rollers
- Sweepers
- Hoses
- Cement mixers
- Forklifts
- Light tractors with sweeping and moving attachments
- Compactors
- Operates paint spray equipment and highway striping equipment as needed.
- Operates light-duty vehicles for snow plowing and material application as needed.
Equipment Maintenance
- Performs routine maintenance on power equipment including lubrication cleaning and sharpening.
- Performs preventive maintenance including:
- Changing oil and oil filters
- Checking battery water
- Checking transmission brake and steering fluid levels
- Lubrication
- Charging batteries
- Cleaning engine parts
- Changing tires and windshield wipers
Highway & Road Maintenance
- Performs highway maintenance and related laboring activities.
- Regulates stone flow over tarred surfaces using a tailgate.
- Uses air hammers to break paved surfaces.
- Spreads concrete.
- Performs snow removal and material application activities.
Grounds Maintenance
- Uses scythes lawn mowers and other equipment to cut grass and weeds.
- Uses chainsaws and other tools to remove tree limbs trees and debris.
- Performs general grounds and roadside maintenance.
Construction & Drainage
- Lays brick in the construction of drainage boxes.
- Builds elementary forms and guides for grading and masonry operations.
- Installs forms used in grading and masonry operations.
Traffic Control & Roadway Safety
- Installs traffic and street signs.
- Assists with traffic signal maintenance operations.
- Sets up work-zone traffic control.
- May perform highway striping activities.
General Utility Worker Functions
- May perform duties of a Utility Worker I.
- Performs other laboring and maintenance activities as required.
- Position is considered emergency essential.
- May be required to report for regular work shifts during inclement weather.
- May be required to respond to emergency situations.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.- Operates a variety of equipment including:
- MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform semi-skilled manual work and one (1) year of experience in general laboring or public works maintenance and construction activities which included the use of small hand and power tools.
PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of operating and caring for hand and power tools and the ability to learn the operation of such tools.
- Knowledge of standard practices of operations.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability of learn safe and correct work procedures.
- Ability to perform heavy labor for prolonged periods of time often under adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to work overtime under emergency conditions or as circumstances warrant.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with the public and coworkers.
The physical demands described here 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 the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl taste. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts vibration fumes and/or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
LANGUAGE SKILLS MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence memos and to read a road map. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.- CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid Maryland Class C drivers license with the ability to obtain a Class B commercial drivers license (CDL). Possession of a valid Maryland approved flagger program card may be required depending upon work assignment and must be obtained within Department time frames and maintained during tenure of employment. Confined space training certification may also be required when required by work assignment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.
At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Required Experience:
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