Laborer - Stormwater Management

City of Bowie, Maryland

Bowie, MD

$18 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

The City of Bowie is seeking applicants for the position of Laborer in the Stormwater Management Division. Duties include stormwater maintenance, mowing grass, picking up litter, and assisting the Utilities Division crews when needed. Must have ability to understand and follow directions and the ability to perform heavy manual labor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• One year of experience performing routine maintenance, landscape, repair, and/or construction and equipment operation work or similar tasks.

• Ability to work with other crewmembers to safely complete all work assignments.

• Must have physical stamina to regularly complete tasks such as: lifting and carrying approximately 50 pounds, bending, stooping, climbing in and around construction equipment.

SALARY: $17.96 PER HOUR

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 401(k) with employer match; 457 savings plans.

HOW TO APPLY: Please visit the city’s website at: www.cityofbowie.org and click on the employment link. COVID-19 vaccination preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2024

The City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol testing employer. EOE

Company Description

Founded in 1870, and incorporated as a town in 1916, Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George’s County, and the fifth largest city in the State of Maryland, with an estimated population of 58,682. The town was first called Huntington City, though its train station was named in honor of local resident, Governor Oden Bowie, president of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The town was subsequently re-chartered as Bowie.

Today the City of Bowie Government consists of a staff of over 400 hardworking employees in a variety of skilled, non-skilled, administrative, public safety, and professional disciplines. The City boasts of a pleasant working environment and goal-oriented culture. This is reflected in the City's high employee retention rate, and consistency in achieving organizational objectives.

The City offers competitive salaries and a robust menu of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(K) with employer match, and a 457 savings plan. To optimize employee work/life balance, many positions include telework and flexible scheduling options

Why Work Here?

Remote work; flexible scheduling; medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 457, MD State Retirement System.

Founded in 1870, and incorporated as a town in 1916, Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George’s County, and the fifth largest city in the State of Maryland, with an estimated population of 58,682. The town was first called Huntington City, though its train station was named in honor of local resident, Governor Oden Bowie, president of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The town was subsequently re-chartered as Bowie. Today the City of Bowie Government consists of a staff of over 400 hardworking employees in a variety of skilled, non-skilled, administrative, public safety, and professional disciplines. The City boasts of a pleasant working environment and goal-oriented culture. This is reflected in the City's high employee retention rate, and consistency in achieving organizational objectives. The City offers competitive salaries and a robust menu of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(K) with employer match, and a 457 savings plan. To optimize employee work/life balance, many positions include telework and flexible scheduling options