Equipment Operator II

Richland County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County is seeking a skilled individual to operate heavy equipment for the maintenance and repair of County roads. Responsibilities include operating tools and equipment, inspecting for safety, and maintaining accurate work records.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma or GED along with a valid commercial driver’s license (Class 'A' or 'B'). Previous experience of over two years is required. Richland County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED equivalent, or specialized vocational training.
• Valid state commercial driver’s license (Class 'A' or 'B') with appropriate endorsements.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to construct and maintain County roads.
• Inspect equipment to ensure safe working condition.
• Maintain accurate work records as required.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Manual loading/unloading

Use of hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Asphalt paving machine

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to construct, maintain and repair paved and unpaved County roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, ditches, catch basins and storm drainage systems.
• Operates heavy equipment to maintain public rights‑of‑way.
• Operates heavy equipment to assist other divisions and departments as necessary, including but not limited to maintaining County landfills.
• May operate dump trucks and other trucks, backhoes, slope mower and asphalt paving machine.
• Manually loads/unloads materials onto vehicles; transports equipment and materials to/from work sites.
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to supervisor.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• May provide instruction to new crew members as assigned.
• Maintains accurate and complete work records as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED equivalent, or specialized vocational training.
• Valid state commercial driver’s license (Class “A” or Class “B”) with appropriate endorsements.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of relevant experience.

Richland County is an equal opportunity employer.