Equipment Operator II -Waste Management Services

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A full-time Equipment Operator II is sought in Waste Management Services within the Department of Public Works. The role involves operating roll-off, bulk, rear-loading trucks, and other medium to heavy equipment, with frequent public interaction and required weekend overtime.

Two or more years of experience with medium-duty equipment and a valid commercial Class B license are expected. The position emphasizes safety, maintenance, and on-site leadership when needed.

Qualificações

• Experience operating medium- and heavy-duty motor equipment.
• Ability to work with the public in a waste management setting.
• Valid commercial Class B license or higher preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Operate solid waste hauling equipment including roll-off, bulk and rear-loading trucks.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine checks on equipment.
• Assist customers loading waste and provide information on county practices.
• Work weekends and overtime as required by the schedule.
• Maintain logs and inspection sheets for operations.

Conhecimentos

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Roll-off truck

Bulk item truck

Backhoe

Rubber tire loader

Forklift

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Description

This posting will be used to fill a full-time, permanent, Safety Sensitive, Equipment Operator II position in Waste Management Services, in the Department of Public Works. This is skilled work involving operating medium and heavy-sized construction vehicles and construction equipment such as roll-off, bulk trucks and light to medium equipment such as loaders & backhoes. There is extensive contact with citizens. Meeting, greeting and directing customers is also involved in this position. This position requires scheduled mandatory weekend overtime and performing semi-skilled and laborer work

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Employees in this class are expected to be fully proficient in the operation and preventive maintenance of a variety of construction vehicles and equipment as well as laborer duties in waste management services. Contacts are generally limited to the crew to which the position is assigned and with the public in receiving instructions, providing information, ensuring laws and regulations are followed. The work requires independent judgment in carrying out assignments, and the work performed is expected to be completed in accordance with operating practices and procedures. The equipment that employees in this class operate include a variety of solid waste hauling, disposal, and support vehicles and equipment to include roll off truck, water truck, bulk item truck, rear loading truck, backhoe, rubber tire loader, forklift and other medium sized vehicles and stationary compactor units. 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 are general 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 and standing or walking for considerable periods of time, and repeated bending, crawling, or stretching. Work is frequently performed in adverse weather conditions for long periods of time. Employees have considerable contact with the public which requires courtesy and patience while 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 level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

This is semi-skilled and laborer work involving the operation of solid waste hauling equipment to include medium and heavy-sized construction vehicles & construction equipment such as roll-off, bulk truck, water truck, bulk item truck, rear loading truck, backhoe, rubber tire loader, forklift, and loaders.

May be assigned as a working leader in coordinating the workflow and performance of a maintenance crew at a job site, including inmates and contractual labor.

Drives a dump truck and operates other support equipment during snow removal operations.

There is extensive contact with citizens.

This position requires scheduled mandatory weekend overtime.

Monitors small crews of community service workers, inmates or temporary laborers to perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks at the convenience centers or landfill.

May instruct less skilled employees in the regulations and safe operation of vehicles/equipment.

Files and maintains various reports and inspection sheets such as daily driver operation log, scale house and recycling weight tickets and manifests to indicate source of material.

Greets and assists customers entering the landfill and convenience center to dispose of materials and recyclables.

Operates convenience center stationary compactor units to safely and efficiently manage residential solid waste and recyclable materials.

Provides guidance and assistance to customers in the proper disposal and recycling of solid waste and recyclable materials.

Picks up dumpster cans with a roll off truck and delivers waste to appropriate disposal location.

Drives a bulk item truck to haul refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, water heaters, etc. to recyclable site location.

Operates a backhoe and rubber tire loader to compact materials in a dumpster and to load and unload materials.

Serves as convenience center crew supervisor in his/her absence. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in the operation of medium-duty motor equipment.

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

Notes

• This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol Testing.
• Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
• Qualified applicants will be invited to an equipment operation test to further assess their qualifications for this position.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Proficiency operating the following medium-duty motor equipment: roll-off truck, water truck, bulk item truck, rear loading truck, backhoe and rubber tire loader.
• Customer service experience.
• 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 WILL 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". This means employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. If you are in agreement with this condition of employment for this position please answer "YES" to this question. If you are not in agreement with condition of employment please check "NO" to this question.

• Yes
• No

03

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

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess two (2) or more years experience in the operation of medium-duty motor equipment such as: roll-off truck, water truck, bulk item truck, rear loading truck, backhoe and rubber tire loader?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe how you possess two (2) or more years experience in the operation of medium-duty motor equipment such such as: roll-off truck, water truck, bulk item truck, rear loading truck, backhoe and rubber tire loader. You must include how you obtained this experience by detailing the employers, positions held, duties performed and length of service. Do not indicate "See Resume".

06

Please check off the equipment for which you are proficient operating.

• Roll Off Truck
• Water Truck
• Bulk Item Truck
• Rear Loading Truck
• Backhoe
• Rubber Tire Loader
• None of the above

07

Do you possess face-to-face customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

08

Please describe how you possess customer service experience. Please detail this experience by including employers, positions held, duties performed and length of service.

09

Do you have a class B or A commercial motor vehicle operator's license?

• Yes
• No

10

Please list your license number and the state it is issued in.

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