Carpentry, Electricity, Government, Public Transport, Public Works, Regulations, Stormwater Management, Welding
Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County, MD
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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a Trades Helper I/II (Trades Helper 1A) grade A08 position in the Office of Highway Maintenance.
About the Position
This is entry to full performance skilled and manual work performed in support of other skilled crafts and tradespeople. The selected individual may be assigned to any craft area (i.e., carpentry, cabinetry, dry wall, locksmith, welder, building operations, electrician, etc.). Work is performed under the general supervision of higher-level skilled crafts and trades personnel in accordance with departmental policies, rules and regulations. Upon the satisfactory completion of the probationary period and at management's discretion, the Trades Helper I may be promoted to the full performance Trades Helper II level.
About The Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.Job Type: Probationary FT
Agency: Public Works & Transportation
Location: Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County
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