Location: Frederick,MD, USA
Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; full-benefits
This position will assist in the operation, repair, and maintenance of the sewage collection systems. Supervision is received from the Utility Systems Maintenance Technician IV, the Collection Systems Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent and/or the Superintendent, Maintenance.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.
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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 holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
* Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (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 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
* 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.
* Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
* Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
* Coming soon-early 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.
* Perform preventive maintenance on the collection system including restoring pipe capacity by removing debris, grit, and grease from the sewer mains and laterals.
* Perform corrective maintenance on the collection system including repairing and restoring service.
* Repair broken lines.
* Locate underground cable and utilities.
* Excavate with backhoe and excavator.
* Handle reactive maintenance such as service calls
* Receive and/or review various records and reports such as safety training, service calls, and maintenance tasks and/or work orders.
* Prepare and/or process various records and reports such as service request calls, vehicle pre-trip log sheet, and maintenance tasks/work orders.
* Operate a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as sewer jetter, vac-truck, CCTV truck, dump truck, excavator, etc.
* Interact and communicate with various groups, individuals, customers, and members of the public.
* Perform maintenance, equipment repairs or replacements, and new installations as needed.
* Maintain the sewer collection system, using hand tools and excavation equipment during repair of underground sewers.
* Perform cleaning and repair activities in confined and/or hazardous environment such as manholes, wet wells, and tanks.
* Operate sewer line television inspection equipment, including push-operated and remote operated cameras.
* Respond to emergency calls as needed.
* Perform other 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.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.
LEVEL II REQUIREMENTS ($20.98 - $35.57 per hour)
* High school graduation or the equivalent
* Minimum 3 years of related work experience, installing current, modern utilities for municipal sewer systems
* Some experience operating heavy equipment (e.g. backhoe, CCTV truck, sewer vacuum truck, jetter truck, etc.)
* Valid certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as a class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator - OR - valid certification as a Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
* Possession of a valid Maryland Commercial Class Restricted A driver's license with air brake and tank truck endorsements
* With the Director's approval, qualified new employees may be placed in Proficiency Level 2 immediately upon hire if the employee has the required experience. However, the employee must satisfy all the PLPR Level 2 requirements within the employee's probationary period. The employee has 12 months to obtain MD CDL Class A with tanker endorsements and pass the written exam for a MD State Wastewater Collection system Operator certification. Otherwise, the new employee may be demoted to a Level 1 pay grade or be terminated from employment. The work experience required for a qualified new employee to be considered for advanced placement in Proficiency Level 2 at the time of hire is 3 years employment performing work similar to that required for PLPR Level 2.
LEVEL III REQUIREMENTS ($25.70 - $41.13 per hour)
* High school graduation or the equivalent
* Minimum 5 years of related work experience installing current, modern utilities for municipal sewer systems
* Valid certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as a Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator - OR - valid certification as a Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
* Possession of a valid Maryland Class A Restricted Commercial Driver's License with driver's license with air brake and tank truck endorsements
* With the Director's approval, qualified new employees may be placed in Proficiency Level 3 immediately upon hire if the employee has the required experience. However, the employee must satisfy all of the PLPR Level 3 requirements within the employee's probationary period. The employee has 12 months to obtain MD CDL Class A restricted with tanker truck endorsement and MD State Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection System Operator certifications. Otherwise, the new employee may be demoted to a Level 2 pay grade or be terminated from employment. The work experience required for a qualified new employee to be considered for advanced placement in Proficiency Level 3 is 5 years employment performing work similar to that required for PLPR Level 3.
LEVEL IV REQUIREMENTS ($29.43 - $47.09 per hour)
* High school graduation or the equivalent
* Minimum 7 years of related work experience installing current, modern utilities for municipal sewer systems
* Experience operating heavy equipment (e.g. backhoe, CCTV truck, sewer vacuum truck, jetter truck, etc.)
* Valid certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as a Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator - OR - valid certification as a Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
* Possession of a valid Maryland Class A Restricted Commercial Driver's License with driver's license with air brake and tank truck endorsements
* With the Director's approval, qualified new employees may be placed in Proficiency Level 4 immediately upon hire if the employee has the required experience. However, the employee must satisfy all of the PLPR Level 4 requirements within the employee's probationary period. The employee has 12 months to obtain MD CDL Class A Restricted with endorsements and MD State Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection System Operator certifications. Otherwise, the new employee may be demoted to a Level 3 pay grade or be terminated from employment. The work experience required for a qualified new employee to be considered for advanced placement in Proficiency Level 4 is 7 years employment performing work similar to that required for PLPR Level 4
NOTE: Placement into a II, III or IV position level is based upon such qualifications as education, work experience, and relevant certification. The upper pay ranges reflect possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
* Ability to obtain licensures/certifications required for the position
* Basic knowledge of the sewage collection system operation, with the ability to clean, inspect, and perform maintenance as needed
* Knowledge of basic utility construction site hazard and safety procedures (e.g. confined space entry, hazardous energy lockout and tagout, etc.)
* Ability to effectively read and analyze gauges, meters and level indicators and interpret readings
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans and drawings
* Considerable knowledge and skill in the safe operation of trucks, motorized equipment, and power/hand tools under all types of weather conditions
* Considerable knowledge of potential hazards related to truck and equipment operations, with ability to effectively apply appropriate safety precautions
* Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment, with ability to recognize more serious mechanical problems in order to arrange for prompt repair and avoid safety hazards
* Computer knowledge with the ability to learn and accurately enter data into the Cartegraph work management system and GIS system
* Ability to develop, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
Strong written and spoken (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms and reports and the ability to understand and follow written and spoken instructions
* Knowledge of how to repair and back fill.
* Knowledge to perform manhole repairs and/or replacements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
* While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently lifting up to 20 pounds, pulling up to 40 pounds and driving; occasionally sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping/kneeling/crouching and performs repetitive motions; and rarely climbing, crawling, pushes over 40 pounds, pulls over 40 pounds
* While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors; frequently works near machinery; occasionally in cold temperatures (below 32 degrees) and in a dirty and dusty environment and potential exposure to infectious diseases; and rarely works in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees), below ground level, in confined spaces and at heights
* Available for rotating on-call schedule and emergency situations
* Required licenses and certifications must be maintained during tenure of employment
* Within two years employee must satisfy proficiency level progress training requirements for the PLPR level II classification. The employee will be, otherwise, terminated from employment.
* PLPR Level II is the basic functional level an employee must attain
* Promotion to higher classification is obtained by participating in and meeting criteria in the Division's Skill Based Classification program (on-the-job training), the inability to successfully meet these requirements may result in demotion to a lower classification or termination
* This position is considered essential in the event of an emergency or other event as determined by DUSWM administration
KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):
1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) One or more interviews
3) A pre-employment physical examination (including pulmonary function and SCBA fit test) and a pre-employment drug test