Utility Worker II - Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Maintenance Division

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties.

NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

* We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.  

* We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!  

* We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.

* As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an outdoor, semi-skilled position that provides both manual labor and equipment operation support to accomplish the organizations objectives of working on a sewer cleaning crew performing program maintenance of sewer lines, working on a construction crew repairing buried water and sewer pipes and appurtenances and walking and driving assigned meter routes. Positions will rotate between the different maintenance and service divisions of the Bureau of Utilities.

CLASS

DESCRIPTION:

This is semi-skilled manual work performing general laboring operations. Work includes performing assignments involving the use of a variety of tools. This class is differentiated from the Utility I level by the complexity of duties assigned and greater independence of action. Work is performed with general supervision from a crew leader or supervisor. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with instructions and established routines.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned:

Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.

Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.

Pipeline Maintenance:

Works as part of a construction crew performing installation/maintenance of water and sewer lines.

Operates a variety of equipment such as cement mixers, forklifts, jackhammers, and compactors in maintenance work, and other laboring activities as required.

Performs routine maintenance on power equipment including lubrication, cleaning, and sharpening.

Meter Maintenance:

Reads residential water meters for billing and maintenance functions using electronic devices or manually.  

Assist with reading and repairs of large commercial meters.  

Utilizes a handheld computer to locate property and record water meter readings.

Performs residential water meter repairs in outside meter pits and inside private homes.

Performs meter pit grade adjustments.

Hangs turnoff notices on properties for delinquent accounts.  

Turns water service off/on for delinquent accounts.  

May collect payments from customers from delinquent accounts.

May be required to deal directly with the public at the work site.

May perform duties of Utility Worker I.

This position is responsible for coaching and training Utility Worker I's and newly hired or promoted Utility Worker II's.

May on occasion utilize light duty vehicles for plowing snow and material application.

Sets up work zone traffic control.  Directs traffic during work activities.

This position is considered emergency essential, and as such, the incumbent may be…