Anne Arundel County
Salary:
$21.17 - $34.01 Hourly Location :
Utility Operations, MD Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
6787RR Department:
Public Works Opening Date:
03/20/2024 Closing Date:
Continuous
Position Description
This posting will be used to fill a Full-time, Permanent, Safety-Sensitive, Utility Support Worker II position in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utility Operations in the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Division.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
This is manual labor in the performance of semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of water distribution and Wastewater Collection systems.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
An employee in this position normally works as part of a crew in performing repair and various maintenance assignments. The complexity of work entails cutting and installing water and sewer pipes that are damaged or broken; operating motor vehicles and equipment; and testing, repairing and inspecting, and maintaining components of the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems.
Personal contacts include responding to the public on the nature and purpose of the work being performed. The work is physical requiring the lifting of heavy pipes, operating heavy equipment, and working in trenches. The hazards of work include working in confined spaces and exposure to contagious diseases.
An employee works in all types of weather conditions and must be able to respond to work emergencies outside of the scheduled work hours. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by a supervisor.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in this class).
Performs manual labor and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of Water distribution and Wastewater Collection systems by manually digging and backfilling trenches, constructing shoring, laying water pipes, cutting pipes to specific measurements, connecting replacement pipes with specialized clamps and couplings.
Drives a dump truck with a trailer that is used for hauling a backhoe to a work site, and operates a front-end loader.
Operates, as instructed and trained, various types of mobile cleaning equipment (vactor truck, wash truck, rodder truck) to clean the wastewater collection infrastructure (main sewer lines and wet wells)
Operates a variety of power equipment and hand tools to include chain saws, pipe saws, jackhammers, picks, shovel, and rakes.
Operates valve testing equipment, exercises valves, and tests to determine operating condition.
Operates vehicles and equipment during snow removal operations.
Serves as a work leader of a crew as required.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the proper practices and procedures in the repair, maintenance, and testing of the Water distribution and Wastewater collections system.
Knowledge in preparing trenches so that the work can be performed properly and in accordance with safety regulations and construction standards.
Knowledge in the operation of vehicles, power equipment, tools, and testing devices used to operate Water and Wastewater facilities and structures.
Knowledge of Water and Wastewater Air Release Valve repair and operation.
Knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and building and ground maintenance and repair.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Ability to use a computer and apply relevant software applications.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift heavy objects and materials.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and equipment safely.
Ability to work in hazardous conditions. Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years experience in repair, maintenance, and construction of water and wastewater systems; and a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE: Candidates that do not possess a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license will be required to obtain this license within six (6) months of employment. (Candidates must possess at minimum a valid Non-Provisional Class C motor vehicle operator's license. In addition, candidates must obtain a CDL Learner's Permit within 45 days of hire to allow for adequate CDL training. Candidates will be required to obtain a Medical Certificate as mandated by Federal Law for a CDL Learner's Permit.)
NOTE: The one (1) or more years experience in repair, maintenance and construction of water AND wastewater systems may be substituted with one (1) or more years experience for a total of two (2) or more years experience in repair, maintenance, and construction of water OR wastewater systems.
NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
NOTE: This position is Safety-Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
1.) Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
2.) Experience working in confined spaces such as manholes, vaults, etc. Medical/Health Insurance Plans
Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
Aetna Open Choice PPO
Dental Insurance
CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
Vision Insurance
EyeMed
Employee Life Insurance
Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
Disability Income Insurance
Pension Plan
Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Holidays
Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
Annual Leave
Less than 5 years - 13 days
5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
20 years or more - 26 days
Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
Disability Leave
Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
Leave Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits
Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
United Legal Benefits
01
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No
02
Have you graduated from high school or GED?
Yes No
03
Do you possess one (1) or more years experience in repair, maintenance, and construction of water AND wastewater systems?
Yes No
04
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience in repair, maintenance, and construction of water AND wastewater systems. Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and length/dates of employment. 05
The one (1) or more years experience in the repair, maintenance and construction of water AND wastewater systems may be substituted with one (1) or more years experience for a total two (2) or more years experience in the repair, maintenance, and construction of water OR wastewater systems. If this substitution language applies to you, then do you meet the substitution language?
Yes No
06
The one (1) or more years experience in the repair, maintenance and construction of water AND wastewater systems may be substituted with one (1) or more years experience for a total of two (2) years or more years experience in the repair, maintenance, and construction of water OR wastewater systems. If this substitution language applies to you, then please detail how you meet this substitution language. Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and length/dates of employment. 07
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
08
Do you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
Yes No
09
Candidates that do not possess a CDL are required to obtain a CDL within six (6) months of hire. The following process must be followed in order for a CDL to be obtained within (six) 6 months of hire: 1.) Candidates must possess at minimum a valid Non-Provisional Class C motor vehicle operator's license. 2.) Candidates will then be required to obtain a Medical Certificate as mandated by Federal Law for a CDL Learner's Permit. 3.) A CDL Learner's Permit must be obtained within 45 days of hire to allow for adequate CDL training. 4.) Successful candidates must obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire. If you do not possess a CDL are you willing to comply with this condition of employment?
Yes No
10
Do you possess experience working in confined spaces such as manholes, vaults, etc.?
Yes No
11
If you possess experience working in confined spaces such as manholes, vaults, etc., please describe how you possess this experience. 12
Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A. Required Question
$21.17 - $34.01 Hourly Location :
Utility Operations, MD Job Type:
Full-Time Permanent Job Number:
6787RR Department:
Public Works Opening Date:
03/20/2024 Closing Date:
Continuous
Position Description
This posting will be used to fill a Full-time, Permanent, Safety-Sensitive, Utility Support Worker II position in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utility Operations in the Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Division.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
This is manual labor in the performance of semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of water distribution and Wastewater Collection systems.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
An employee in this position normally works as part of a crew in performing repair and various maintenance assignments. The complexity of work entails cutting and installing water and sewer pipes that are damaged or broken; operating motor vehicles and equipment; and testing, repairing and inspecting, and maintaining components of the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems.
Personal contacts include responding to the public on the nature and purpose of the work being performed. The work is physical requiring the lifting of heavy pipes, operating heavy equipment, and working in trenches. The hazards of work include working in confined spaces and exposure to contagious diseases.
An employee works in all types of weather conditions and must be able to respond to work emergencies outside of the scheduled work hours. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by a supervisor.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in this class).
Performs manual labor and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of Water distribution and Wastewater Collection systems by manually digging and backfilling trenches, constructing shoring, laying water pipes, cutting pipes to specific measurements, connecting replacement pipes with specialized clamps and couplings.
Drives a dump truck with a trailer that is used for hauling a backhoe to a work site, and operates a front-end loader.
Operates, as instructed and trained, various types of mobile cleaning equipment (vactor truck, wash truck, rodder truck) to clean the wastewater collection infrastructure (main sewer lines and wet wells)
Operates a variety of power equipment and hand tools to include chain saws, pipe saws, jackhammers, picks, shovel, and rakes.
Operates valve testing equipment, exercises valves, and tests to determine operating condition.
Operates vehicles and equipment during snow removal operations.
Serves as a work leader of a crew as required.
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the proper practices and procedures in the repair, maintenance, and testing of the Water distribution and Wastewater collections system.
Knowledge in preparing trenches so that the work can be performed properly and in accordance with safety regulations and construction standards.
Knowledge in the operation of vehicles, power equipment, tools, and testing devices used to operate Water and Wastewater facilities and structures.
Knowledge of Water and Wastewater Air Release Valve repair and operation.
Knowledge of water and wastewater hydraulics, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and building and ground maintenance and repair.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Ability to use a computer and apply relevant software applications.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to lift heavy objects and materials.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and equipment safely.
Ability to work in hazardous conditions. Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years experience in repair, maintenance, and construction of water and wastewater systems; and a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE: Candidates that do not possess a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license will be required to obtain this license within six (6) months of employment. (Candidates must possess at minimum a valid Non-Provisional Class C motor vehicle operator's license. In addition, candidates must obtain a CDL Learner's Permit within 45 days of hire to allow for adequate CDL training. Candidates will be required to obtain a Medical Certificate as mandated by Federal Law for a CDL Learner's Permit.)
NOTE: The one (1) or more years experience in repair, maintenance and construction of water AND wastewater systems may be substituted with one (1) or more years experience for a total of two (2) or more years experience in repair, maintenance, and construction of water OR wastewater systems.
NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
NOTE: This position is Safety-Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
1.) Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
2.) Experience working in confined spaces such as manholes, vaults, etc. Medical/Health Insurance Plans
Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
Aetna Open Choice PPO
Dental Insurance
CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
Vision Insurance
EyeMed
Employee Life Insurance
Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
Disability Income Insurance
Pension Plan
Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Holidays
Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
Annual Leave
Less than 5 years - 13 days
5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
20 years or more - 26 days
Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
Disability Leave
Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
Leave Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits
Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
United Legal Benefits
01
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS.This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No
02
Have you graduated from high school or GED?
Yes No
03
Do you possess one (1) or more years experience in repair, maintenance, and construction of water AND wastewater systems?
Yes No
04
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience in repair, maintenance, and construction of water AND wastewater systems. Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and length/dates of employment. 05
The one (1) or more years experience in the repair, maintenance and construction of water AND wastewater systems may be substituted with one (1) or more years experience for a total two (2) or more years experience in the repair, maintenance, and construction of water OR wastewater systems. If this substitution language applies to you, then do you meet the substitution language?
Yes No
06
The one (1) or more years experience in the repair, maintenance and construction of water AND wastewater systems may be substituted with one (1) or more years experience for a total of two (2) years or more years experience in the repair, maintenance, and construction of water OR wastewater systems. If this substitution language applies to you, then please detail how you meet this substitution language. Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and length/dates of employment. 07
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
08
Do you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
Yes No
09
Candidates that do not possess a CDL are required to obtain a CDL within six (6) months of hire. The following process must be followed in order for a CDL to be obtained within (six) 6 months of hire: 1.) Candidates must possess at minimum a valid Non-Provisional Class C motor vehicle operator's license. 2.) Candidates will then be required to obtain a Medical Certificate as mandated by Federal Law for a CDL Learner's Permit. 3.) A CDL Learner's Permit must be obtained within 45 days of hire to allow for adequate CDL training. 4.) Successful candidates must obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire. If you do not possess a CDL are you willing to comply with this condition of employment?
Yes No
10
Do you possess experience working in confined spaces such as manholes, vaults, etc.?
Yes No
11
If you possess experience working in confined spaces such as manholes, vaults, etc., please describe how you possess this experience. 12
Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A. Required Question