Harford County, MD
TRADES LABORER (PERM/FT/BENEFITS)
Harford County, MD, Bel Air, Maryland, United States, 21014
Salary:
$40,000.00 - $42,896.00 Annually
Location :
1807 N. Fountain Green Rd. Bel Air MD 21015, MD
Job Type:
PERMANENT/FULL-TIME
Job Number:
24-052
Department:
Department of Public Works
Opening Date:
04/10/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Nature of Work
This is skilled work involving several trades. Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including carpentry and masonry to repair and maintain bridges, buildings, equipment, storm drainage structures, etc. The employee operates machinery, dump trucks, and specialized power and hand tools to carry out assignments.
The working hours for this position will be Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM; however, as a critical employee, will be expected to be on-call 24/7/365 for emergencies.
Examples of Duties
(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)Builds and sets forms; pours and finishes concrete.Lays brick and blockOperates motor vehicles such as dump trucks and pick-up trucks to deliver materials to job sites, or snowplow-equipped dump trucks and pick-up trucks to remove snow.Operates equipment such as air compressors and their air-driven tools (tampers, jackhammers, etc.), concrete pumps, concrete finishing machines, gunite machines, water pumps, sandblasters, concrete saws, etc.Operates power and hand tools that are typically used in the carpentry and masonry trades.Adheres to pertinent safety rules and regulations.May lead lower-level employees in carrying out tasks.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualification Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Working knowledge of skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance trades/labor tasks and the machine tools and equipment to accomplish them
Ability to follow instructions; to operate trucks listed
Ability to read blueprints
Ability to lead others
Ability to work outside under adverse weather conditions
Ability to stand for prolonged periods
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and reach
Ability to push, lift, and/or move heavy objects
Ability to maintain good working relations with fellow workers, supervisors, and the general public
Ability to utilize a computer and computer software for various needs (i.e. - timekeeping, performance management, etc.)EDUCATION:Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school diploma or a GED Certificate.
EXPERIENCE:Three (3) years' of trades/laboring experience in carpentry and masonry.
LICENSE:Valid CDL Class "A" driver's license with "O" restriction and air brake and tank vehicle endorsements with no more than three (3) points. Valid Class "C" driver's license acceptable for job entry, but must obtain valid CDL Class "A" license with "O" restriction and air brake and tank vehicle endorsements within six (6) months of appointment to the position.
Please be advised this position requires a valid driver's license. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include the full driver's license number on the electronic application.
SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), and State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manuals as required for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Subject to hazards of working at construction sites, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and on or near heavily trafficked highways, with frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.Required to respond to emergencies on a twenty-four (24) hour basis seven days per week (e.g., severe storms, snow removal, etc.)The selected candidate is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION:Candidates selected for positions in this class will be given a performance test to determine familiarity with construction and maintenance trades.
COMPENSATION:Other compensation may include but is not limited to:
OvertimeCompensatory timeShift DifferentialsBENEFITS
:
Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
Health, Dental & Vision insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsState Retirement Plan and Deferred CompensationLong Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and ChildrenGenerous Leave Package & Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement
FRINGE BENEFITS(Effective July 1, 2023)
ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS (320 hours) will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.
0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)4 years - 9 years 1 ¼ days per month (15 days per year)10 years - 15 years 1 ¾ days per month (21 days per year)Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)
* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*
SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)
1 day is allowed after first month of employment1 ¼ days per month accumulation
PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)
1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day7/1 to 12/31 0 daysFAMILY LEAVE - Up to 12 weeks per year
FUNERAL LEAVE - 3 days + 1 day for extended travel
MILITARY LEAVE - 3 weeks per year with no loss in pay for Reserve or National Guard Training, Active Duty and serving during emergencies.
CIVIL LEAVE - No loss in pay while serving Jury Duty.
RETIREMENT - State Pension System (7% employee contribution)
COUNTYFLEX - Provides the employee with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which gives employee the opportunity to design a benefit plan that best meets the employee's needs. Employee may use available credits to purchase the following:
HEALTH INSURANCE - CareFirst Triple Option and BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus Open Access and Kaiser Permanente (all plans include prescription drug coverage)
DENTAL INSURANCE - CareFirst Dental PPO Plus Plan and CareFirst Dental PPO Plan
VISION INSURANCE - Provided through BlueVision Plus
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Provided through American Fidelity. Employees may fund health and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
PRE-TAX - All deductions for health, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts are subject to deductions from paycheck before federal and state taxes are applied.
LIFE INSURANCE -Provided through MetLife - $50,000 policy - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE (TERM/WHOLE/UNIVERSAL AND AD&D)Provided through MetLife.
LONG TERM DISABILITY - Provided through MetLife.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION -Lincoln Financial Group - Retirement Consultant David WeilandPhone 410-236-2494 Email-(Customer Service Representative 1-800-234-3500)
RETIREE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BENEFITS-Employees hired on or after 7/1/2010 will have an automatic Retirement Health Savings account made available as the primary retiree healthcare benefit. This 105(h) Universal Reimbursement Account will only be able to be accessed upon separation of service and/or retirement whichever applicable. These accounts are employer funded, tax free, & portable with 20 different Nationwide investment options.These funds are solely for the use of offsetting your premium health care cost, prescriptions, co-pays and deductibles. Upon death funds are made available immediately to the surviving spouse or qualified dependents (as defined by the IRC 152 (a).
DEATH BENEFITS - PAID BY COUNTY50% of accumulated sick leaveAll accumulated annual leavePersonal leave (maximum of 2 days)$50,000 life insuranceOne (1) month's salary
PAID BY RETIREMENTOne year's pay (after 1 year's service) plus employee's contributions refunded with interest.
HOLIDAYS - 11 per year:
New Year's Day January 1stMartin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in JanuaryPresident's Day 3rd Monday in FebruaryMemorial Day last Monday in MayJuneteenth June 19thIndependence Day July 4thLabor Day 1st Monday in SeptemberVeteran's Day November 11thThanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in NovemberFriday after ThanksgivingChristmas Day December 25th
OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance ProgramTravel and Official Expense ReimbursementUniforms and Safety ClothingTuition AssistanceLegal Plan
$40,000.00 - $42,896.00 Annually
Location :
1807 N. Fountain Green Rd. Bel Air MD 21015, MD
Job Type:
PERMANENT/FULL-TIME
Job Number:
24-052
Department:
Department of Public Works
Opening Date:
04/10/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Nature of Work
This is skilled work involving several trades. Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including carpentry and masonry to repair and maintain bridges, buildings, equipment, storm drainage structures, etc. The employee operates machinery, dump trucks, and specialized power and hand tools to carry out assignments.
The working hours for this position will be Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM; however, as a critical employee, will be expected to be on-call 24/7/365 for emergencies.
Examples of Duties
(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)Builds and sets forms; pours and finishes concrete.Lays brick and blockOperates motor vehicles such as dump trucks and pick-up trucks to deliver materials to job sites, or snowplow-equipped dump trucks and pick-up trucks to remove snow.Operates equipment such as air compressors and their air-driven tools (tampers, jackhammers, etc.), concrete pumps, concrete finishing machines, gunite machines, water pumps, sandblasters, concrete saws, etc.Operates power and hand tools that are typically used in the carpentry and masonry trades.Adheres to pertinent safety rules and regulations.May lead lower-level employees in carrying out tasks.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualification Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Working knowledge of skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance trades/labor tasks and the machine tools and equipment to accomplish them
Ability to follow instructions; to operate trucks listed
Ability to read blueprints
Ability to lead others
Ability to work outside under adverse weather conditions
Ability to stand for prolonged periods
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and reach
Ability to push, lift, and/or move heavy objects
Ability to maintain good working relations with fellow workers, supervisors, and the general public
Ability to utilize a computer and computer software for various needs (i.e. - timekeeping, performance management, etc.)EDUCATION:Possession of a high school or vocational-technical school diploma or a GED Certificate.
EXPERIENCE:Three (3) years' of trades/laboring experience in carpentry and masonry.
LICENSE:Valid CDL Class "A" driver's license with "O" restriction and air brake and tank vehicle endorsements with no more than three (3) points. Valid Class "C" driver's license acceptable for job entry, but must obtain valid CDL Class "A" license with "O" restriction and air brake and tank vehicle endorsements within six (6) months of appointment to the position.
Please be advised this position requires a valid driver's license. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include the full driver's license number on the electronic application.
SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), and State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manuals as required for this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Subject to hazards of working at construction sites, in confined spaces, around heavy equipment, and on or near heavily trafficked highways, with frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.Required to respond to emergencies on a twenty-four (24) hour basis seven days per week (e.g., severe storms, snow removal, etc.)The selected candidate is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION:Candidates selected for positions in this class will be given a performance test to determine familiarity with construction and maintenance trades.
COMPENSATION:Other compensation may include but is not limited to:
OvertimeCompensatory timeShift DifferentialsBENEFITS
:
Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
Health, Dental & Vision insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsState Retirement Plan and Deferred CompensationLong Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and ChildrenGenerous Leave Package & Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement
FRINGE BENEFITS(Effective July 1, 2023)
ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS (320 hours) will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.
0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)4 years - 9 years 1 ¼ days per month (15 days per year)10 years - 15 years 1 ¾ days per month (21 days per year)Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)
* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*
SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)
1 day is allowed after first month of employment1 ¼ days per month accumulation
PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)
1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day7/1 to 12/31 0 daysFAMILY LEAVE - Up to 12 weeks per year
FUNERAL LEAVE - 3 days + 1 day for extended travel
MILITARY LEAVE - 3 weeks per year with no loss in pay for Reserve or National Guard Training, Active Duty and serving during emergencies.
CIVIL LEAVE - No loss in pay while serving Jury Duty.
RETIREMENT - State Pension System (7% employee contribution)
COUNTYFLEX - Provides the employee with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which gives employee the opportunity to design a benefit plan that best meets the employee's needs. Employee may use available credits to purchase the following:
HEALTH INSURANCE - CareFirst Triple Option and BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus Open Access and Kaiser Permanente (all plans include prescription drug coverage)
DENTAL INSURANCE - CareFirst Dental PPO Plus Plan and CareFirst Dental PPO Plan
VISION INSURANCE - Provided through BlueVision Plus
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Provided through American Fidelity. Employees may fund health and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
PRE-TAX - All deductions for health, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts are subject to deductions from paycheck before federal and state taxes are applied.
LIFE INSURANCE -Provided through MetLife - $50,000 policy - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE (TERM/WHOLE/UNIVERSAL AND AD&D)Provided through MetLife.
LONG TERM DISABILITY - Provided through MetLife.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION -Lincoln Financial Group - Retirement Consultant David WeilandPhone 410-236-2494 Email-(Customer Service Representative 1-800-234-3500)
RETIREE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BENEFITS-Employees hired on or after 7/1/2010 will have an automatic Retirement Health Savings account made available as the primary retiree healthcare benefit. This 105(h) Universal Reimbursement Account will only be able to be accessed upon separation of service and/or retirement whichever applicable. These accounts are employer funded, tax free, & portable with 20 different Nationwide investment options.These funds are solely for the use of offsetting your premium health care cost, prescriptions, co-pays and deductibles. Upon death funds are made available immediately to the surviving spouse or qualified dependents (as defined by the IRC 152 (a).
DEATH BENEFITS - PAID BY COUNTY50% of accumulated sick leaveAll accumulated annual leavePersonal leave (maximum of 2 days)$50,000 life insuranceOne (1) month's salary
PAID BY RETIREMENTOne year's pay (after 1 year's service) plus employee's contributions refunded with interest.
HOLIDAYS - 11 per year:
New Year's Day January 1stMartin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in JanuaryPresident's Day 3rd Monday in FebruaryMemorial Day last Monday in MayJuneteenth June 19thIndependence Day July 4thLabor Day 1st Monday in SeptemberVeteran's Day November 11thThanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in NovemberFriday after ThanksgivingChristmas Day December 25th
OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance ProgramTravel and Official Expense ReimbursementUniforms and Safety ClothingTuition AssistanceLegal Plan