Equipment Operator I: CDL Road Maintenance & Snow Response

DelDOT; Bear (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator I to support Maintenance & Operations. The role involves learning department rules, operating a range of equipment, and handling materials on statewide road projects under close supervision.

Applicants must be prepared for overtime, storms, and emergency events, with snow removal responsibilities during inclement weather. A valid CDL is required by or during the probation period, and pre-employment drug testing applies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment including lubricating, cleaning, 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.
• 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.
• Operates equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/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 using various lifting devices.
• Operates hand tools to perform general repairs of roads, grounds, and/or structures.
• Performs construction/maintenance in carpentry, welding, and masonry.
• Responds to environmental/highway emergency situations including snow removal and spills.
• Uses traffic control techniques to manage traffic movements.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections; reports damage.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Operate various equipment

Driver's license

Tools

Jackhammers

Power saws

Air compressors

Hydraulic post drivers

Job description

DelDOT is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator I to support Maintenance & Operations. The role involves learning department rules, operating a range of equipment, and handling materials on statewide road projects under close supervision.

Applicants must be prepared for overtime, storms, and emergency events, with snow removal responsibilities during inclement weather. A valid CDL is required by or during the probation period, and pre-employment drug testing applies.