Highway Technician I-III

Highway Technician

Frederick County Government offers a skilled position for performing the complex repair and maintenance activities of roadways, roadside appurtenances, storm drainage systems, bridges, traffic signs or signals. Direction may be given to assigned Highway Maintenance Workers. Direction may be received from Assistant Foreman and other higher management classifications. Supervision is received from the assigned Foreman.

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.

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
• Employee health center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 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
• Work / life balance programs include : employee assistance program and employee wellness program
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Other 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

The upper pay ranges reflect possible wage rates for internal county transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per county policy.

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This position is considered "essential," therefore the employee must be available on-call for snow removal, critical maintenance and emergency situations. Required certifications and licenses must be maintained throughout employment. Loss of required certification and / or license may result in position downgrade or termination. This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing.

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the talent acquisition section of human resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov