Entry-Level Equipment Operator – Road Maintenance

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The DelDOT Maintenance & Operations Division is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator I. You will learn and perform routine operation of on/off-road equipment to support road maintenance, safety, and environmental tasks.

Under close supervision, you will assist with loading, unloading, minor repairs, and routine inspections while adhering to state regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment including lubrication, cleaning and servicing.
• Knowledge of operating a variety of equipment used in repair and maintenance of roads and related structures.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled).
• Ability to operate equipment safely and follow department rules and environmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drives and controls on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site.
• Operates equipment with integrated systems by coding computers or adjusting levers and switches.
• Loads and unloads rock, debris and materials using appropriate tools and vehicles.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections, reporting needed repairs.
• Responds to environmental or highway emergencies to maintain safety.
• Uses traffic control techniques to manage vehicular flow near worksites.

Job description

The DelDOT Maintenance & Operations Division is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator I. You will learn and perform routine operation of on/off-road equipment to support road maintenance, safety, and environmental tasks.

Under close supervision, you will assist with loading, unloading, minor repairs, and routine inspections while adhering to state regulations and safety standards.