Equipment Operator II -Waste Management Services

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel seeks an Equipment Operator II for Waste Management Services in the Department of Public Works. The role operates medium‑ to heavy‑duty construction vehicles and equipment, including roll‑off, bulk, rear loading, backhoe, and loaders, with substantial public contact.

Weekend overtime is mandatory; the job involves semi‑skilled labor, manual tasks, and coordinating crew workflow. A valid Class B license is required, and safety testing applies.

Qualifications

• This position requires two (2) or more years of experience operating medium‑duty motor equipment.
• A valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Position is Safety Sensitive and subject to CDS and Alcohol Testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of solid waste hauling and support vehicles and equipment.
• Provide information and assistance to the public at the landfill or convenience centers.
• Coordinate workflow as a working leader when assigned.
• Maintain daily operation logs, tickets and manifests.
• Respond to emergencies and work outside normal hours as needed.
• Supervise crews or inmates in maintenance tasks when required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Manual dexterity

Education

General education sufficient to understand instructions

Tools

Roll-off truck

Water truck

Bulk item truck

Rear loading truck

Backhoe

Rubber tire loader

Forklift

Stationary compactor units

Job description

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.