TRADES LABORER (PERM / FT / BENEFITS)

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 block

Operates 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 :

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 :

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 :

Compensatory time

Shift Differentials

BENEFITS :

Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes :

Flexible Spending Accounts

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation

Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays

Tuition 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)

SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)

1 day is allowed after first month of employment

1 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 days

2 / 1 to 2 / 28 5 days 5 / 1 to 5 / 31 2 days

3 / 1 to 3 / 31 4 days 6 / 1 to 6 / 30 1 day

7 / 1 to 12 / 31 0 days

FAMILY 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 -

COUNTY EMPLOYEES : State Pension System 7% employee contribution

LAW ENFORCEMENT (TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY DEPUTIES) : LEOPS 7% Employee Contribution

CORRECTIONS : SOPP 9% 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 Weiland

Phone 410-236-2494 Email- Dave.Weiland@LFG.com

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 COUNTY

All accumulated annual leave

Personal leave (maximum of 2 days)

50,000 life insurance

One (1) month's salary

PAID BY RETIREMENT

One year's pay (after 1 year's service) plus employee's contributions refunded with interest.

HOLIDAYS - 11 per year :

New Year's Day January 1st

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in January

President's Day 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19th

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Veteran's Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Friday after Thanksgiving

Christmas Day December 25th

OTHER BENEFITS : Employee Assistance Program

Travel and Official Expense Reimbursement

Uniforms and Safety Clothing

Tuition Assistance

Legal Plan

Employer Harford County

Address 220 South Main Street

Bel Air, Maryland, 21014

Phone 410-638-3201

Website http : / / www.harfordcountymd.govPandoLogic. Category : , Keywords : General Labor

Salary : $50,000