Entry-Level Equipment Operator — Road Maintenance

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware’s Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator I for the Maintenance & Operations division. The role trains on department rules and policies, operates on/off-road equipment, and supports road maintenance and repair projects. You must be available for overtime, storm events, and snow removal.

A valid CDL Class A or B is required or obtained during probation. Pre-employment drug testing and work authorization in the U.S. are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of operating a variety of equipment used in repair and maintenance of roads or structures.
• Knowledge of operating motorized equipment for groundskeeping, snow removal, or hauling materials.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified).

Responsibilities

• Drives and controls on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site.
• Manipulates equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls by coding computers or adjusting levers, gears, valves, switches and related controls.
• Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, trench, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate.
• Loads and unloads rock, debris, earth, trees and materials using various means.
• Operates hand tools such as jackhammers, power saws, air compressors, and hydraulic drivers for repairs.
• Performs construction/maintenance and repairs in trades such as carpentry, welding and masonry.
• Responds to environmental/highway emergencies to control snow, storm water, hazardous debris, spills, etc.
• Uses traffic control techniques to manage vehicular traffic movements.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and minor repairs; reports damage or needed maintenance.
• May operate draw and swing bridges to permit water and roadway traffic to pass safely.

Skills

Equipment operation

Tool handling

Vehicle maintenance

CDL license

Tools

Jackhammers

Power saws

Air compressors

Hydraulic post drivers

Job description

The State of Delaware’s Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Operator I for the Maintenance & Operations division. The role trains on department rules and policies, operates on/off-road equipment, and supports road maintenance and repair projects. You must be available for overtime, storm events, and snow removal.

A valid CDL Class A or B is required or obtained during probation. Pre-employment drug testing and work authorization in the U.S. are required.