Equipment Operator II- South Section

Washington County Government; Keedysville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Government in Maryland seeks an Equipment Operator II for the Highways Department. You will operate construction equipment including trucks (Class B CDL), loaders, rollers and backhoes, and perform routine maintenance with record-keeping under supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and two years of equipment operation experience. CDL-B and related certifications are preferred, and you will train others in safe operation of machinery.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of safe operation of construction equipment.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and safety regulations.
• Experience with maintenance of trucks and construction gear.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks with Class B CDL and other equipment (loaders, roller, backhoe).
• Maintain equipment via greasing, oiling, cleaning and tire changes.
• Assist skilled technicians with major repairs as needed.
• Keep records of fuel, oil, parts and supplies used.
• Train other maintenance staff in safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Safe operation

Truck operation

Reading maps

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

2 years equipment experience

Tools

CDL Class B

ATSSA Flaggers Card

Forklift certification

First aid/ CPR

Job description

JOB TITLE: EquipmentOperator II

GRADE: 7

DEPARTMENT: Highways

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Section Supervisor

GENERALDEFINITIONOFWORK:

Responsible for operating a variety of construction equipment used in the maintenance of highways. ProficientinallaspectsofEquipmentOperatorIposition.ReceivesdirectsupervisionfromSection Supervisor or Assistant Section Supervisor.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS/TYPICALTASKS:

(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.)

1. 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.
2. Maintainsequipmentbygreasing,oiling,cleaning,changingtires,andmakingotherrepairsandadjustments at the semiskilled level of an automotive technician.
3. Assistsaskilledautomotivetechnicianwithmajorrepairs.
4. Keepsrecordsoffuel,oil,partsandsuppliesused.
5. Undersupervision,mayassistinothertypesofrelatedhighwaymaintenancework,orlandfill operations.
6. Trainsothermaintenanceemployeesinthesafeoperationofconstructionequipment.
7. Performsrelatedworkasrequired.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSANDABILITIES:

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.

1. Abilitytounderstandandfollowthroughwithspecificinstructions.
2. Working knowledge of the safe operating limits of the various units of equipment used by this class; of traffic regulations, safety regulations and practices.
3. Elementaryknowledgeoftheoperationandcareofvariousmakesofgasolineanddieselengines.
4. 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.

EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE:

1. HighSchoolDiploma.
2. Twoyearsofexperienceintheoperationofconstructionequipmentandcommercialtrucks.

Acomparableamountoftrainingandexperiencemaybesubstitutedfortheminimumqualifications.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:

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.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS:

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 hirefor thosewhowill needtoobtain a validClass “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.

Applicantswhodonot have avalid Class“B”CommercialDrivers’Licenseatthetimeofhiringwillbepaidat the Equipment Operator I rate until obtaining the required license.

Rev.8/2018,11/2018,3/2019,04/2025