Anne Arundel County
Maintenance Worker II - Waste Management Job at Anne Arundel County in Maryland
Anne Arundel County, Maryland Line, MD, US, 21105
Salary: $19.20 - $30.80 Hourly
Location : Anne Arundel County, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08376
Department: Public Works
Division: Waste Management
Opening Date: 10/22/2025
Closing Date: 11/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
This posting will be used to fill Full Time, Permanent, Represented, Safety Sensitive, Maintenance Worker II positions in the Department of Public Works, Waste Management Services Division.
This position involves manual labor in the performance of unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Work involves performance of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring some skills or special knowledge acquired through on-the-job training or experience. Work may also include serving as lead worker for a small number of workers of a lower or equal grade and supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor. Work is performed with some independence under the supervision of a superior who assigns work and makes frequent inspections to ensure proper performance of work.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Performs labor of a general nature such as shoveling, cleaning facilities and equipment, maintaining buildings and grounds and performs other similar duties. Guides, directs and assists customers in the safe disposal and recycling of solid waste in accordance with established policy, procedures and guidelines. Inspects contents of customer's vehicles both before and after loading to ensure acceptability of solid waste. Directs traffic in and out of the recycling center, landfill and recycling areas. Operates and maintains various equipment such as compactor units, utility carts, and related equipment. Operates equipment to include backhoes, forklifts, loaders, bulk metal truck, utility cart van, and skid steers. Operates light truck pulling a single axle trailer. Performs residential delivery, repair and replacement of recycling carts throughout the County. Performs warehouse duties, including receipt, storage, loading, cleaning and repair of recycling cart inventory. Performs scheduled and emergency overtime work.
Performs related work as required.
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 functions of all positions in the class.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the operation and use of power tools/equipment and light-to-medium duty automotive equipment such as roll-off truck, light truck, backhoe and loader. Skill in the operation of related power tools. Ability to work overtime. Knowledge of the manual tasks and other characteristics involved in work assignments. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions. Ability to provide good customer service. Effective communication skills. Route out the deliveries and repair request for the cart maintenance program. Knowledge of reading a map or similar mapping programs to map daily delivery route
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions; one (1) or more years' experience providing familiarity with work performed in Public Works, Waste Management Services to include operating loaders, roll-off trucks and/or light trucks and performing manual labor work; and, possession of a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
NOTE: Applicants must possess, at minimum, a valid Non-Provisional Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Medical Certificate as mandated by Federal law for a CDL Learner's Permit. A CDL Learner's Permit must be obtained within 45 days of the hire to allow for adequate CDL training. Successful candidates must obtain a Class B CDL within six (6) months of hire.
NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
1. Experience and proficiency operating loaders, backhoe, roll-off trucks and/or light trucks such as bulk metal truck, utility cart van, and light truck with single axle trailer.
2. Experience and proficiency operating power tools.
3. Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
4. Experience providing customer service through effective communication skills.
5. Ability to work mandatory overtime which may include weekends.
Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Holidays Annual Leave Disability Leave Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
Leave Sharing
Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary 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.Your response and 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 WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
02
This position is "Safety Sensitive". This means, employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Please check "YES" indicating that you have read and understand this condition of employment for this position.
03
Do you have sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions?
04
Do you have one (1) or more years' experience providing familiarity with work performed in Public Works, Waste Management Services to include operating loaders, roll-off trucks and/or light trucks and performing manual labor work?
05
If yes, please detail how you possess one (1) or more years' experience providing familiarity with work performed in Public Works, Waste Management Services to include operating loaders, roll-off trucks and/or light trucks and performing manual labor work? Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
06
Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
07
Do you possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)?
08
If yes, please list your license type.
09
If you are selected for this position and you do not have a Class B CDL, you will be required within 45 days to obtain a Medical Certificate for a CDL Learner's Permit and obtain a Class B CDL within six (6) months of hire. Please check "YES" indicating you understand this requirement and are in agreement with this condition of employment.
10
Please check what areas you have experience and proficiency in:
11
Do you possess experience and proficiency operating power tools?
12
Please describe your experience and proficiency operating power tools. Please include the power tools you are proficient operating and detail your experience. Please include examples of work to illustrate your proficiency with power tools. This experience must be listed in your work history.
13
Do you possess experience and proficiency in warehousing and/or residential delivery of materials?
14
Please describe your experience and proficiency warehousing and/or residential delivery of materials. Please include the types of materials you received, stored or delivered and detail your experience. Please include examples of work to illustrate your proficiency with warehousing and/or residential delivery. This experience must be listed in your work history.
15
Do you have customer service experience?
16
This position requires overtime which will include weekends. Are you able and willing to work this overtime?
17
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
Location : Anne Arundel County, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08376
Department: Public Works
Division: Waste Management
Opening Date: 10/22/2025
Closing Date: 11/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
This posting will be used to fill Full Time, Permanent, Represented, Safety Sensitive, Maintenance Worker II positions in the Department of Public Works, Waste Management Services Division.
This position involves manual labor in the performance of unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Work involves performance of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring some skills or special knowledge acquired through on-the-job training or experience. Work may also include serving as lead worker for a small number of workers of a lower or equal grade and supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor. Work is performed with some independence under the supervision of a superior who assigns work and makes frequent inspections to ensure proper performance of work.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Performs labor of a general nature such as shoveling, cleaning facilities and equipment, maintaining buildings and grounds and performs other similar duties. Guides, directs and assists customers in the safe disposal and recycling of solid waste in accordance with established policy, procedures and guidelines. Inspects contents of customer's vehicles both before and after loading to ensure acceptability of solid waste. Directs traffic in and out of the recycling center, landfill and recycling areas. Operates and maintains various equipment such as compactor units, utility carts, and related equipment. Operates equipment to include backhoes, forklifts, loaders, bulk metal truck, utility cart van, and skid steers. Operates light truck pulling a single axle trailer. Performs residential delivery, repair and replacement of recycling carts throughout the County. Performs warehouse duties, including receipt, storage, loading, cleaning and repair of recycling cart inventory. Performs scheduled and emergency overtime work.
Performs related work as required.
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 functions of all positions in the class.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the operation and use of power tools/equipment and light-to-medium duty automotive equipment such as roll-off truck, light truck, backhoe and loader. Skill in the operation of related power tools. Ability to work overtime. Knowledge of the manual tasks and other characteristics involved in work assignments. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions. Ability to provide good customer service. Effective communication skills. Route out the deliveries and repair request for the cart maintenance program. Knowledge of reading a map or similar mapping programs to map daily delivery route
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions; one (1) or more years' experience providing familiarity with work performed in Public Works, Waste Management Services to include operating loaders, roll-off trucks and/or light trucks and performing manual labor work; and, possession of a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
NOTE: Applicants must possess, at minimum, a valid Non-Provisional Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Medical Certificate as mandated by Federal law for a CDL Learner's Permit. A CDL Learner's Permit must be obtained within 45 days of the hire to allow for adequate CDL training. Successful candidates must obtain a Class B CDL within six (6) months of hire.
NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
1. Experience and proficiency operating loaders, backhoe, roll-off trucks and/or light trucks such as bulk metal truck, utility cart van, and light truck with single axle trailer.
2. Experience and proficiency operating power tools.
3. Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
4. Experience providing customer service through effective communication skills.
5. Ability to work mandatory overtime which may include weekends.
- Medical/Health Insurance Plans
- Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
- Dental Insurance
- CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
- CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
- CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
- CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
- Vision Insurance
- EyeMed
- Employee Life Insurance
- Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
- Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
- Disability Income Insurance
- 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.
- Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
- 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.
- Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
- 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
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Care Reimbursement
- 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.Your response and 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 WILL 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
This position is "Safety Sensitive". This means, employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Please check "YES" indicating that you have read and understand this condition of employment for this position.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have one (1) or more years' experience providing familiarity with work performed in Public Works, Waste Management Services to include operating loaders, roll-off trucks and/or light trucks and performing manual labor work?
- Yes
- No
05
If yes, please detail how you possess one (1) or more years' experience providing familiarity with work performed in Public Works, Waste Management Services to include operating loaders, roll-off trucks and/or light trucks and performing manual labor work? Please include employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment.
06
Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)?
- Yes
- No
08
If yes, please list your license type.
09
If you are selected for this position and you do not have a Class B CDL, you will be required within 45 days to obtain a Medical Certificate for a CDL Learner's Permit and obtain a Class B CDL within six (6) months of hire. Please check "YES" indicating you understand this requirement and are in agreement with this condition of employment.
- Yes
- No
10
Please check what areas you have experience and proficiency in:
- Loaders
- Backhoe
- Roll-off Trucks
- Light Trucks
- Power Tools
- Bulk Metal Truck
- Utility Cart Van
- Skid Steer
11
Do you possess experience and proficiency operating power tools?
- Yes
- No
12
Please describe your experience and proficiency operating power tools. Please include the power tools you are proficient operating and detail your experience. Please include examples of work to illustrate your proficiency with power tools. This experience must be listed in your work history.
13
Do you possess experience and proficiency in warehousing and/or residential delivery of materials?
- Yes
- No
14
Please describe your experience and proficiency warehousing and/or residential delivery of materials. Please include the types of materials you received, stored or delivered and detail your experience. Please include examples of work to illustrate your proficiency with warehousing and/or residential delivery. This experience must be listed in your work history.
15
Do you have customer service experience?
- Excellent customer service skills
- Average customer service skills
- No customer service skills
16
This position requires overtime which will include weekends. Are you able and willing to work this overtime?
- Yes
- No
17
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