Salary: $20.98 - $33.57 Hourly
Location : Landfill - Frederick, MD
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: FY25-00162
Department: Solid Waste & Recycling
Opening Date: 01/13/2025
Closing Date: 1/21/2025 4:00 PM Eastern
JOB INFORMATIONTHIS POSITION IS BEING RECRUITED AS A DEPARTMENTAL OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT REGULAR STAFF OF THE DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE & RECYLING ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR ELIGIBILITY OR HOW THIS EMPLOYMENT CHANGE MAY AFFECT YOUR COMPENSATION, PLEASE CONTACT Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; varied Monday - Saturday workdays and hours; full-benefits; this work is performed in all weather conditions, during scheduled landfill operating hours
This position performs varied laboring duties to support operations at the Frederick County Landfill and Recycling Drop-off Center located on Reich's Ford Road. This position may also oversee persons assigned to perform Community Service. Direction is received from the Deputy Director and/or Division Director, under supervision from the Recycling Operations Supervisor and/or Recycling Program Manager.
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.
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 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 ProgramGenerous Tuition Reimbursement ProgramOther 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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Drive a roll-off and water tank truck on-site and off-site
- Perform minor maintenance/repair of facilities and various equipment used
- Set up traffic cones and direct traffic as needed to maintain a safe, effective traffic flow in and around the landfill
- Schedule haulers to pick-up recyclables for processing and assist haulers with loading transport trucks, plus contact the haulers' destination point(s) to schedule delivery
- Schedule pick-up at drop-off collection satellites
- 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, etc.
- Operate a backhoe and skid loader for purposes of loading materials
- Sweep up litter, pick up debris and perform other clean-up duties to keep the Reich's Ford Road facility and other County drop-off centers clean and accessible
- Operate a water truck on unimproved roadways for purposes of dust suppression as needed
- Operate a motorized sweeping machine and other specialized equipment
- Provide information to citizens who utilize landfill/recycling facilities and assist them with unloading vehicles and handling bulky/heavy items
- 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.
- High school graduation, or the equivalent
- Possession of a valid MD Commercial Class B driver's license (CDL-B) with tank truck endorsement and successful completion of the airbrake knowledge and skills test or an equivalent license from another state
- NOTE: At the discretion of DSWR administration, this position may be staffed at the level of Equipment Operator Trainee with a valid automobile operator's license (wage: $19.61 per hour). The specified CDL-B with airbrake and tank truck endorsement (or equivalent) must then be obtained within 1 year after hire. Upon acquiring the required CDL and endorsement, the employee is eligible for upgrade to the rate for Equipment Operator I
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:- Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
- Accurate clerical skills including the ability to effectively complete and maintain request-for-service forms and related documents
- 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 plan, direct and supervise the work of others
- 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 sit and stoop; and occasionally 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; frequently work indoors; and occasionally work at heights and below ground level
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS - Available on-call for emergencies and special situations, and available for varied workdays as assigned
- 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):- An evaluation of training and experience
- One or more interview
- A pre-employment DOT physical exam
- A pre-employment DOT drug test
Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.
Health Insurance
:County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.
Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment
NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.
Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.
Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. 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.
Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.
Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.
Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days
2 - 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days
Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.
Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.
NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.
Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.
Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.
For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at
All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. 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, or if you state "see resume" as your response, you will not be considered further.
- I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
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Are you a current regular employee of the Division of Solid Waste & Recycling?
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Have you earned a high school diploma or the equivalency?
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Which best describes your current automobile operator's license status?
- I have possession of a class C automobile operator's license
- I have possession of a CDL-A license
- I have possession of a CDL-B license
- I do not possess a valid automobile operator's license
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Do you have possession of tank truck endorsement?
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Have you successfully completed the airbrake knowledge and skills test?
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Do you have an L restriction on your license?
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Do you have work experience performing general maintenance work?
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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: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.
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Do you have work experience operating light equipment such as backhoe's, skid loaders or forklifts?
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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: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.
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Do you have work experience in the solid waste management or recycling field?
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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: If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be granted the requirement.
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