Seasonal Laborer Ii

The Prince George's County Government Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Seasonal Laborer position, grade G08, within in the Office of Highway Maintenance.
About the Position:
These are additional staff support positions and will be filled temporarily for the 2023-2024 Snow and Ice Season.
Hours will vary depending on the needs of the department and weather conditions. Employees will be expected to work over-time, if needed. Duties require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements.
These positions are full performance level manual labor work in the performance of unskilled and limited skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature. Work is related to asphalt, masonry, concrete, mowing, flood, litter control, tree, turf and grounds maintenance on County rights-of-way and at County facilities.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Qualified applicants will be immediately referred to the hiring manager and interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. The application process will close when all positions have been filled or when enough qualified applications have been received.
An online application is required. Each section of the application must be completed. A resume will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.What You'll Do:
Day-To-Day Operations

• Performs the full range of manual labor work duties and responsibilities.
• Cleans streets, curbs, gutters, right?of?ways, sidewalks and catch basin inlets.
• Assists in tree, turf and grounds maintenance on County rights-of-way and at County facilities
• Assists in the construction, repair and/or patching of streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, driveways, storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins and barriers and fences.
• Cleans up and removes trash, leaves and other debris from County property.
• Acts as traffic flag person.
• Moves and arranges furniture as directed.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Loads and unloads vehicles.
• Performs unskilled, limited skilled and skilled tasks related to asphalt, masonry, concrete, mowing, flood and litter control;
• Uses simple hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment in the conduct of various unskilled manual tasks.
• Uses ropes, tools and other equipment in a manner consistent with safety protocols; maintaining the safety of crew members and the general public.
• Drives crew cab truck to transport personnel and materials to and from job sites;
• Perform pre/post trip inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition;
• Operates power mowers, both push type and self-propelled, roto-tillers, weed eaters, chainsaws and other maintenance equipment, including hand rake, hand shovel, wheelbarrow, bush axe, etc., as directed by the supervisor;
• When not completing normal day-to-day crew assignments, remains consistently productive by performing litter pick-up, signage removal, etc.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the class of work.
• Outfitted daily with appropriate safety gear such as safety vest, protective eye wear, hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves and consistently observes safety rules and procedures.

Required Emergency Operations

• Participates as an essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities;
• In preparation for weather emergencies/during weather emergencies, assists Tool Room staff with the removal and attachment of plow blades and pins.
• Promptly responds to assigned tasks when notified of reporting requirement for inclement weather/emergency conditions operations;
• Operates 4x4 truck with blade and spreader during snow removal operations;
• Operates equipment with spreader and/or snow plow and effectively removes snow and ice from assigned area;
• Safely operates vehicles/equipment according to weather and road conditions;
• Accurately reads maps to confirm that assigned area is plowed in proper order and no roads are missed
• Removes snow from County sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other areas, then applies sand and/or salt to icy areas as directed.

Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.What You'll Need:
Completion of six (6) school grades plus general manual labor experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Submit a copy of driver's license.
Submit a current Motor Vehicle Administration report that reflects a satisfactory driving record.
Possess safety shoes meeting departmental requirements.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination, alcohol, and drug test.
Be willing to participate in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program, during natural and man-made disasters, and during special operations as assigned. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
Participate as an "Essential" employee in the department's snow and ice control program and other emergency or special activities as assigned.


DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.
Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Employment Type: Seasonal/Temporary