Laborer - Recycling

Frederick County Government

Frederick, MD

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible; additional compensation to include steel toed shoes reimbursement); full-time; 40 hours per week; 5 8 hour days with variable hours.; full-benefitsThis 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. This work is performed in all weather conditions, during scheduled landfill operating hours.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

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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 (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all 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
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
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

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit ourbenefitspage on the Frederick County Governmentjob opportunities webpage.

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 employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their 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

High school graduation or the equivalent
Possession of a valid driver's license
NOTE: Additional grounds keeping/general maintenance, operating equipment or related work experience may substitute for the education requirement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this classification are designated as Essential. An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours.

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