Equipment Operator I

State-of-Delawar; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

DelDOT Maintenance & Operations seeks an entry-level Equipment Operator I to support road maintenance tasks and emergency response. The role involves learning department rules, operating a range of road and off-road equipment, and performing routine preventive maintenance under supervision.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be prepared to work overtime during storms and emergencies. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and requires background checks and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment including lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.
• Knowledge of operating a variety of equipment used in repair, maintenance, and development of roads, grounds, or structures such as jack hammers, power saws, air compressors, or hydraulic post drivers.
• Knowledge of operating motorized equipment used for groundskeeping, snow removal, or hauling materials.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Drives and controls on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site, possibly on public highways.
• Manipulates equipment with integrated systems by coding computers or adjusting levers, gears, valves, or switches.
• Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, grade, backfill, and clear areas.
• Loads and unloads rock, debris, earth, trees and materials using various tools and vehicles.
• Operates hand tools to make general repairs of roads, grounds, and/or structures.
• Performs construction/maintenance in trades such as carpentry, welding, masonry.
• Responds to environmental/highway emergencies to control snow, spills, debris.
• Uses traffic control techniques to manage traffic movements.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and minor repairs; reports issues.
• May operate draw and swing bridges to permit road and water traffic.

Skills

Driver's License

Equipment operation

Maintenance knowledge

Groundskeeping

Tools

Jack hammers

Power saws

Air compressors

Hydraulic post drivers

Job description

Introduction

The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources. Click here to learn more about DelDOT Maintenance & Operations Division.

Summary Statement

This describes entry-level equipment operator work. This level is involved in learning department rules, regulations, and policies concerning operation of equipment, proper handling of materials, and environmental issues as related to the industry. Work is performed under close direction of a technical superior.��� This position must be available to work overtime as needed, during storm events and other emergency events, on short notice and in some cases no advance notice.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

• Drives and controls on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site. This may include public highway systems.
• Manipulates equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls by coding computers and or adjusting levers, gears, valves, switches and related controls.
• Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate.
• Loads and unloads rock, debris, earth, trees and materials, such as abrasives, de-icing chemicals/hazardous material using hands, loaders, trucks, hand-truck, forklift, dolly-lift and hoist.
• Operates hand tools such as jackhammers, mechanical tampers, power saws, air compressors, hydraulic drivers, and similar equipment to make general repairs of roads, grounds, and/or structures.
• Performs construction/maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as carpentry, welding, and masonry.
• Responds to environmental/highway emergency situations to control snow, storm water, hazardous debris, oil spills, etc. on roads, grounds and related areas.
• Uses traffic control techniques to control high/low speed vehicular traffic movements.
• Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, pre, and post walk around inspections, and makes minor repairs/adjustments of assigned equipment; reports damage and /or required maintenance.
• May operate draw and swing bridges to permit both water and roadway traffic to pass safely.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements for Equipment Operator I

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment which includes lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.
• Knowledge of operating a variety of equipment used in repair, maintenance, and development of roads, grounds, or structures such as jack hammers, power saws, air compressors, or hydraulic post drivers.
• Knowledge of operating motorized equipment used for groundskeeping, snow removal, or hauling materials.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.