Construction Laborer



Job Details

Construction Laborer
Employer

St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission

Location

23121 Camden Way California, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

30007

Department

Engineering

Opening Date

05/10/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

Performs a variety of manual tasks and activities related to the construction of MetCom facilities, including, but not limited to operating and maintaining various machines and equipment; performs other duties as assigned. 

Examples of Duties

Operates a back hoe and skid loader; Operates a dump truck and trailer; Maintains all equipment as assigned, including, but not limited to: back hoe, skid loader, dump truck, tool truck, trailer, chainsaw, tamper, water pump, etc.; Performs maintenance on well houses and wastewater equipment and systems; Installs or maintains roofs, steps, walls, and dry wall; Paints facilities as assigned; Assists with road construction; Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D., 1 year or more of related job experience; Or equivalent technical training, education and/or experience; Valid Class B Maryland Commercial Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work requires constant physical effort in the handling of heavy tools, equipment, or materials of 60 pounds or more. Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined work space, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY employer, St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission does not discriminate in it's employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, political affiliation or opinion, or any other basis that would be in violation of applicable federal, state, or local law.

 
  
Benefits OFFERED TO our employees:
 

1. Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage:
Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.  Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.
 
2. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:
MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.  Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.
 
3. Long Term Disability Insurance:
MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status.  Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.
 
4. COBRA:
The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance   benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event.  Some examples  of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in     hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation  (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.
 
5.  State Retirement and Pension Plan:
MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of  the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.
 
6. Optional Programs:
            The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans:
            - 457 (B)
            - AFLAC
            - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans. 
 
7.  Annual Leave:
            1 – 5 year                  10.5 days/year
            6 – 10 year                15 days/year
            11 – 20 year               21 days/year
            20 years or more        25.5 days/year
 
8.  Sick Leave:
15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.
 
9.  Administrative Leave:
Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant);  up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.
 
10. Bereavement Leave:
Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family:  spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.
 
11.  Holidays:
12 per year.
 
12.  Paid leave for:
 Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.
 
13.   Employee Assistance Program.
 Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.
 
14.   Tuition Assistance Program.

Employer
St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission
Address
23121 Camden Way

California, Maryland, 20619
Phone
301-737-7400 ext 223

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