Equipment Operator I — Public Works (Road Maintenance)

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

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.