Salary: $16.62 Hourly Location : Landfill - Frederick, MD Job Type: Full-time Regular Job Number: FY25-00235 Department: Solid Waste & Recycling Opening Date: 09/05/2024 Closing Date: 9/26/2024 4:00 PM Eastern JOB INFORMATION Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; 4-10 hour days with variable hours.; full-benefits This position performs varied duties to support operations at the Frederick County Landfill, transfer station and recycling drop-off center located on Reich's Ford Road. Direction is received from the Deputy Director and/or Division Director, under supervision from Foreman(s), Recycling Operations Supervisor and/or Solid Waste Operations Supervisor. This work is performed in all weather conditions, during scheduled landfill operating hours. A glance at your potential career advancement:
Start your career with Frederick County's Division of Solid Waste and Recycling as a Laborer I. Earn an upgrade to Laborer II after 1 year of employment. Choose to stay as a Laborer with Solid Waste and Recycling, OR apply to promote into an Equipment Operator Trainee position. Frederick County staff will provide CDL training, allowing an employee to obtain their CDL plus airbrake and tank truck endorsements within 1 year of promotion! Earn an upgrade to Equipment Operator I after obtaining your CDL and endorsements within 1 year. Continue working as a CDL Operator and increase your proficiency in the operation of light and heavy equipment. You will be eligible for multiple career advancement opportunities within the Equipment Operator job family. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today. TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
- Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vesting after 5 years of service
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc. For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpageESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform curbside recycling collection duties as assigned for customer service to County residents
- Perform minor maintenance and repair of facilities and various equipment used
- Perform routine cleaning of DWSR facilities and equipment
- Trim brush and trees, operate mowing equipment and perform other landscaping duties
- Set up traffic cones and direct traffic at the landfill working area, transfer station tipping floor and recycling areas as needed to maintain a safe, effective traffic flow in and around the working areas
- Perform regular inspection of incoming waste for unacceptable materials
- Prepare daily clerical records of waste inspection duties
- Drive a pickup truck or other designated County vehicle as needed to collect and transport equipment and supplies, to complete assigned errands, for traffic control or vehicle service needs
- Sweep litter, collect debris and perform other clean-up duties to keep the Reich's Ford Road facility and other DWSR facilities clean and accessible
- Provide information to citizens who utilize landfill, transfer station and/or recycling facilities and assist them with unloading vehicles and handling bulky/heavy items
- Communicate with personnel in scalehouse (via two-way radio) regarding special chargeable items or unacceptable material
- Operate a motorized sweeper tractor (non-CDL) to maintain clear and accessible roadways within the Reich's Ford Road facilities
- Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
- Accurate clerical skills including the ability to effectively complete and maintain forms and related record logs
- Knowledge of potential hazards associated with this work and appropriate safety precautions
- Effective spoken and written (English) comprehension and communication skills including the ability to effectively read and understand landfill regulations and standards and explain this information to the public, the ability to give clear traffic instructions, etc.
- Ability to effectively make independent decisions, determine priorities and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:
- Work experience performing general maintenance work
- Work experience operating light equipment such as backhoe's, skid loaders or forklifts
- Work experience in the solid waste management or recycling field
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk, climb, lift over 50 pounds, pull and push over 40 pounds, reach, perform repetitive motions and drive; frequently stoop, and occasionally sit and crawl
- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work outdoors, walk on uneven ground, work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees, work in a dirty, dusty and noisy environment, work near machinery and chemicals or fumes, has potential exposure to infectious diseases and is required to wear protective equipment; and occasionally work indoors, work at heights and below ground level
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS
- Available for varied workdays, as assigned, and available on-call for emergencies and special situations
- This position is designated as essential personnel, and is required to report to work during inclement weather or other emergency events
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): 1) An evaluation of training and experience 2) One or more interviews 3) A pre-employment physical examination Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below. Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation: The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. 01 Do you possess a valid automobile operator's license?
02 Do you have work related experience performing general maintenance work?
03 Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit. 04 Do you have work related experience operating light equipment such as backhoe's, skid loaders or forklifts?
05 Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit. 06 Do you have work related experience in the solid waste management or recycling field?
07 Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit. Required Question