Equipment Operator I - Highways

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Government is seeking an Equipment Operator I in the Department of Public Works, Highways Division. The role involves operating medium-sized construction vehicles and performing laborer duties to support highway maintenance.

Primary duties include safe operation and maintenance of equipment, plus potential leadership in coordinating crew workload. Flexibility for after-hours work and emergencies is required, with exposure to harsh conditions and physical labor.

Qualifications

• Education sufficient to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience of 1+ year operating light-to-medium automotive equipment.
• Must possess a valid commercial Class B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of construction equipment and perform laborer tasks.
• Coordinate workflow of a maintenance crew when assigned as lead.
• Respond to emergencies and work outside normal hours as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and tools.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

General education sufficient to understand instructions

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is looking to fill full-time, permanent, Safety-Sensitive, Equipment Operator I positions in the Department of Public Works, Highways Division. This work involves operating medium-sized construction vehicles and equipment, and performing laborer work.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Employees in this class operate a variety of construction equipment and perform laborer duties in such areas as highway maintenance.

Employees in this class have equipment operation as their primary duty. They operate a dump truck or construction equipment and are responsible for ensuring safe operation and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.

Employees perform a variety of laborer tasks in support of a maintenance crew to which they are assigned. Because of the nature of this work, the employee is expected to be available to work hours outside of the normal workweek and respond to work emergencies when required.

Work assignments are received from a supervisor or team leader and instructions provided set forth the guidelines to follow to complete the assignment. The employee can be a working leader of a maintenance crew in coordinating the workflow and ensuring that work projects are completed properly and within prescribed time limits.

There is considerable physical effort required in lifting and moving heavy materials and equipment standing or walking for a considerable amount of time, and repeated bending, crawling, or stretching.

The working conditions expose the worker to dirty, noisy, dusty areas where very disagreeable odors may be present. The hazards of the job often require wearing hard hats, safety shoes, and glasses, when working with dangerous machinery, tools, or equipment. Work is frequently performed in adverse weather conditions for long periods.

There are positions in this class where employees have considerable contact with the public which requires courtesy and patience in providing information on County practices and policies. Work performance is reviewed and evaluated by a supervisor.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of the class.)

• Operates a dump truck, utility trailer, tractor mower, boom mower, front end loader, roller, street sweeper, belt loader, chain saw, wood chipper, stump grinder, skid steer loader, rubber tire backhoe, air compressor, jackhammer, and other construction equipment in performing a variety of road maintenance tasks.
• Drives and operates construction vehicles and equipment at work location and also performs laborer tasks as required.
• May be assigned as a working leader in coordinating the workflow and performance of a maintenance crew at a job site.
• Drives a dump truck during snow removal operations and provides other support as needed.
• Constructs forms and mixes concrete and finishes.
• Plants, prunes, and trim shrubs and trees.
• Works in confined spaces to clean storm drains and ditches.
• Loads and unloads materials, equipment, and tools by hand or using forklift or front-end loader.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Controls traffic flow on roads as a flag person or using traffic control devices.
• Shovels and rakes hot mix asphalt and then tampers and evens asphalt.
• Cleans and repairs storm drains and drainage ditches that are clogged with debris by using a shovel and rake.
• Fills in road depressions with slag, gravel, stone, or cold mix asphalt.
• Digs and backfills holes and trenches with manual and automatic digging tools.
• Cleans debris and makes repairs to inlets and pipe culverts.
• Removes roadside litter and debris.
• Responds to work emergencies and call-outs after normal work hours.
• Monitors small crews of community service workers, inmates, or temporary laborers to perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Inspects, services, and maintains equipment and assists mechanics in performing equipment repairs.
• Files and maintains various reports and inspection sheets such as daily driver operation logs, and manifests to indicate the source of the material.
• Operates a backhoe and rubber tire loader to load and unload materials.
• Operates a forklift to load and unload materials from vehicles and in a warehouse.
• Cleans facilities, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Shovels snow, mow grass, and plants flowers and shrubbery.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of the operating characteristics and servicing requirements of heavy to light automotive equipment and power tools.

Knowledge of construction practices in maintaining roads, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drains, and setting grade stakes.

Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions required to be applied in operating automotive equipment and power tools.

Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations about operating equipment.

Knowledge of the primary and secondary road system in Anne Arundel County.

Skill in operating and maintaining automotive equipment and power tools.

Ability to operate a rubber tire front-end loader, dump truck, backhoe, paver, tractor mower, and boom mower.

Ability to read and follow street map directions.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to stand or walk over rough terrain for long periods.

Ability to work in close areas requiring considerable bending, crouching, stretching, or crawling.

Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding.

Ability to lift heavy objects and bulky items.

Ability to work in dirty, noisy, dusty conditions where very disagreeable odors are present.

Ability to safely operate dangerous hand and power tools.

Ability to work hours beyond the standard workweek and schedule as required.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience: One (1) or more years experience in the operation of light-to-medium-duty automotive and related equipment

Additional Requirements: A valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: The most highly qualified candidates will be invited by the department to an equipment operation skills test as part of the selection process. The equipment operation skills tests consist of testing the candidate's ability to operate a rubber tire loader and a dump truck with a trailer. Candidates will also be assessed on their familiarity with identifying dump truck slack adjusters that are out of specification.

NOTE: This position is Safety-Sensitive and employees in the position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience:

• Experience operating a rubber tire loader.
• Experience operating a dump truck with a trailer.
• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
• BlueChoice Advantage EPO
• BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
• EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
• Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
• Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
• Less than 5 years - 13 days
• 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
• 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
• 20 years or more- 26 days
• Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
• Disability Leave
• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
• United Legal Benefits

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

This position is "Safety-Sensitive," meaning employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess one (1) or more years experience in the operation of light-to-medium-duty automotive and related equipment?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience in the operation of light-to-medium-duty automotive equipment. Please indicate employers, positions held, duties performed and dates/length of employment. Please indicate how recently you have operated this equipment.

06

Please check off below the equipment which you are proficient in operating:

• Rubber Tire Loader
• Dump Truck with Trailer
• None of the above

07

If applicable, please detail how you are proficient operating a rubber tire loader.

08

If applicable, please detail how you are proficient operating a dump truck with trailer.

09

Do you possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

10

Please indicate your driver's license number, the Class of the license and the State where you obtained the license. This is required in order to be considered for this position.

11

Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

• Required Question