Equipment Operator II (Central Section)

Washington County; Vermont; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including health,

Prescription, Dental and Vision

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500

Paid personal vacation and sick hours

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Washington County in the United States is seeking an Equipment Operator II to maintain highways. The role requires operating a range of construction equipment under supervision, with safety as a top priority.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, pension, and paid time off, with tuition reimbursement and prior service recognition. Applicants must have a high school diploma and CDL-B eligibility within 9 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and two years of equipment/truck operation experience.
• Possession/ability to obtain Class B CDL with air brakes within 9 months.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and road/maps interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and construction equipment with CDL-B license.
• Assist maintenance and minor repairs, keep fuel and parts records.
• Train others on safe operation and follow supervisor instructions.
• Maintain records of equipment use, maps, and job progress.

Skills

Equipment operation

CDL B

Safety regulations

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CDL-B

ATSSA Flaggers Card

Forklift operator

First aid

CPR

Job description

Washington County offers a full compensation package that reflects how much we value our employees. Please take a look at what you can expect to earn as an Equipment Operator II during your first year as a full time Employee with Washington County Government:

• Sixty (60) Paid Personal Hours
• Eighty (80) Paid Vacation Hours
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
• One Hundred & Twenty (120) Paid Sick Hours
• County and Employee funded Healthcare including Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
• County Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• County Paid Life Insurance
• County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Up to $2,500.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• County and Employee funded Defined Pension Plan
  • Vested in just five (5) years.
• Credit for Prior Active Military Service and Unused Paid Sick Days.
• An Annual Salary of $47,923..

JOB TITLE: Equipment Operator II GRADE 7

DEPARTMENT: Highways FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Section Supervisor

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Responsible for operating a variety of construction equipment used in the maintenance of highways. Proficient in all aspects of Equipment Operator I position. Receives direct supervision from Section Supervisor or Assistant Section Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Proficient in the safe operation of trucks requiring Class “B” commercial drivers’ license, loaders, roller, front bucket of backhoe, and other types of construction equipment.
• Maintains equipment by greasing, oiling, cleaning, changing tires, and making other repairs and adjustments at the semiskilled level of an automotive technician.
• Assists a skilled automotive technician with major repairs.
• Keeps records of fuel, oil, parts and supplies used.
• Under supervision, may assist in other types of related highway maintenance work, or landfill operations.
• Trains other maintenance employees in the safe operation of construction equipment.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of County Government; and of the laws, whether State or Local, that affect County Government; general knowledge of the functions of all departments and other governmental agencies to provide information to the general public.

• Ability to understand and follow through with specific instructions.
• Working knowledge of the safe operating limits of the various units of equipment used by this class; of traffic regulations, safety regulations and practices.
• Elementary knowledge of the operation and care of various makes of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Ability to operate a variety of construction equipment including trucks of all sizes; to make minor repairs and adjustments to same; to assist a skilled technician with major repairs; to understand and follow through with specific instructions; to read and interpret road maps; to keep simple records; to perform other related highway maintenance functions under supervision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of experience in the operation of construction equipment and commercial trucks.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift 50 pounds. Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms’ length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class “B” Commercial Drivers’ License for air brake equipped vehicles (or the ability to obtain within 9 months of employment). Those without a valid Class “B” Commercial Drivers’ License will need to obtain a CDL learners permit within 60 days from the date of hire. Training paid and provided upon hire for those who will need to obtain a valid Class “B” Commercial Drivers’ License. Possession of or ability to acquire the following certifications: ATSSA Maryland State Flaggers Card, forklift operator, first aid, and CPR within one year of employment depending on departmental assignment. Operates large plow truck during snow removal operations.

Applicants who do not have a valid Class “B” Commercial Drivers’ License at the time of hiring will be paid at the Equipment Operator I rate until obtaining the required license.

Washington County Human Resources Department,

100 W. Washington Street, Room 2300,

Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 4:00pm

Pre-Employment Statement

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

I certify that, if employed, I will produce documents to establish that I am legally able to work in the United States. I understand that a final employment offer is contingent upon completion of INS Form I-9 and receipt of acceptable documentation at the time of hire.

In the event that I am provided a conditional offer of employment, I consent to taking an employment physical examination to include an alcohol and drug screen and such future physical examinations as may be lawfully required by the County.

I authorize the County to contact my previous employers, if necessary, and obtain employment information from them, and to further investigate the truthfulness of my application, including review of my motor vehicle record and such future periodic review as may be lawfully required by the County.

I certify that answers given herein are true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand further that any false answers or statements or misleading omissions made by me on this application, in any interview for employment, in connection with the above mentioned investigation, or in any physical examination shall be sufficient grounds for my rejection as a candidate for employment or for immediate discharge, if discovered after my hiring.

I AGREE THAT EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY IS AN "AT-WILL" EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT MEANS THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYER OR THE EMPLOYEE MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. I ALSO AGREE THAT NO REPRESENTATION BY ANY COUNTY OFFICIAL OR SUPERVISOR AND THAT NO PROVISION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, ANY PERSONNEL REGULATION OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYMENT-RELATED PRACTICE OR PROCEDURE, ORAL OR WRITTEN, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE TO CHANGE THE "AT-WILL" NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY.

"UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE-DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $100.

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FMCSA Consent Form

I hereby provide consent to Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a limited query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to determine whether drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse. I understand this consent shall remain on file and shall serve as ongoing consent for Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct multiple limited queriers of the Clearinghouse at any time during my employment or contract period without asking me for additional consent. I understand that if I refuse to provide consent for Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse, Washington County Board of Commissioners is required to prohibit my from performing safety-sensitive functions, including operating a commercial motor vehicle. I understand that if the limited query conducted by Washington County Board of Commissioners indicates that drug or alcohol information exists about me in the Clearinghouse, the FMCSA will not disclose that information to Washington County Board of Commissioners unless I give additional specific consent within the Clearinghouse. However, I understand that Washington County Board of Commissioners will be required to conduct a full query of the Clearinghouse within 24 hours after a limited query indicates that drug or alcohol information exists and that if I do not grant consent within the Clearinghouse for that full query I will be removed from performing safety-sensitive functions, including operating a commercial motor vehicle. By checking this box, I (a) acknowledge that I have read and understand the above and also have been given the opportunity to copy/print it, and (b) agree to use an electronic signature to demonstrate my consent. An electronic signature is as legally binding as an ink signature.