The Department:The Caroline County Department of Public Works maintains the Countys infrastructure including roads, bridges, drainage, public buildings, fleet, and heavy equipment. The Department is divided into two major divisions: Roads and Special Services. The Roads Division maintains over 300 miles of paved and tar-and-chip roads and about 78 miles of unpaved roads. This includes maintaining bridges, culverts, roadway shoulders and signs. The Special Services Division takes care of nearly 250,000 square feet of County buildings. The Countys fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment represents about $10 million of equipment.

About the Position:The County Roads Worker is a full time, safety sensitive position in the Public Works Department. Depending on the needs of the Department, the employee may be assigned to either of the two Divisions and reassigned as operational needs change. An employee working in this class specification will work under the general supervision of a crew leader doing a wide range of tasks including but not limited to road and bridge maintenance, equipment maintenance, building repairs and maintenance, and general laborer work.

Requirements: County Roads Worker -This is a semi-skilled position where the employee will be expected to learn many of the required skills on the job or through assigned training courses. The employee will be expected to perform productive work while learning necessary skills.

Applicants must demonstrate basic working knowledge in one or more of the below areas:

• Road construction and maintenance.

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``` - Work safely at all times.

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``` - Proficiently operate vehicles including but not limited to:

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``` - Four-wheel drive trucks - Dump trucks - Front end loaders - Mowers and tractors - Snowplow, and sanding equipment - Forklift - Pull and back trailers

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``` - Proficiently operate power equipment such as: - Chain saws - Power hand tools - Air Compressor - Woodchippers - Jackhammer - Plate Tamper - Jumping Jack - Asphalt saw - Weed eater - Water pumps - And other construction equipment needed to perform a variety of road maintenance tasks

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``` - Use hand tools such as:

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``` - Shovels - Rakes - Sledgehammers - Loots - Mechanics tools - And other tools as needed to complete task

Education and License/Training Requirements:

• Maryland Class B CDL with tanker, air brakes, and manual transmission endorsements (or equivalent).

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``` - Maryland Public Agency Roadside Tree Care Certificate.

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``` - ATSSA Flagger Training Certificate

Applicants must demonstrate ability to secure necessary licenses and permits with six (6) months of employment.

County Roads Operator -This is a semi-skilled position where the employee will be expected to learn many of the required skills on the job or through assigned training courses. The employee will be expected to perform productive work while learning necessary skills.

Applicants must demonstrate basic working knowledge in one or more of the below areas:

• Work safely at all times.

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``` - Proficiently operate vehicles including but not limited to:

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``` - A Boom Mower - Track loader and all attachments - Roll off truck - Rubber tired roller - Steel wheeled roller - Trencher - Four-wheel drive trucks - Dump trucks - Front end loaders - Mowers and tractors - Snowplow, and sanding equipment - Forklift - Pull and back trailers

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``` - Proficiently operate power equipment such as:

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``` - Hydro Seeder - Hot Box - Culvert cleaner - Vacuum trailer - Chain saws - Power hand tools - Air Compressor - Woodchippers - ackhammer - Plate Tamper - Jumping Jack - Asphalt saw - Weed eater - Water pumps - And other construction equipment needed to perform a variety of road maintenance tasks

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``` - Use hand tools such as:

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``` - Shovels - Rakes - Sledgehammers - Loots - Mechanics tools - And other tools as needed to complete tasks

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``` - Road construction and maintenance.

Education and License/Training Requirements:

• Successful candidates must have a HS Diploma or equivalent.

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``` - Maryland Class B CDL with tanker, air brakes, and endorsements (or equivalent).

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``` - Maryland Public Agency Roadside Tree Care Certificate.

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``` - ATSSA Flagger Training Certificate

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``` - MDE Erosion and Sediment control green card

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``` - Submit 3-year driving record along with applications.

Upon an employment offer, applicants must submit to a substance abuse test and complete criminal background check.EOE

Starting Salary: County Roads Worker - $17.91 - $25.44 Hourly

County Roads Operator - $19.42 - $27.10 Hourly

May vary based upon experience

Deadline to Apply:Open Until Filled