Equipment Operator III - Hourly - 20 hours per week - Weekend/Evening hours

St Mary's County Government; California (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A position with St Mary's County Government requires operating heavy equipment for highway maintenance and solid waste projects. Responsibilities include equipment operation, maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and a Maryland Class A driver’s license, with five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience, including 3 years at journey level.
• Valid Maryland Commercial (Class A) Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including tractors, trucks, and loaders.
• Completes routine repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of safety regulations and practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Machinery knowledge

Traffic control knowledge

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Performs a variety of manual tasks and operates a wide variety of heavy equipment in support of Solid Waste and County Highway projects, including the maintenance and upkeep of County roadsides and roads, while ensuring public safety. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

1. Operates tractor trailers and dump transfer trailers; dump and roll-off trucks.
2. May operate a wide variety of heavy equipment, including loaders, dozers, backhoes, shoulder machines, graders, rollers, gradalls, bucket trucks, and vacuum trucks.
3. Operates heavy equipment for installation of drainage pipes, excavation, site work, and preparation of sediment pits and parking lots.
4. Operates heavy machinery to grade areas for access to roads or to prepare gravel roads for new or renovated buildings and structures.
5. Maintains working knowledge of the safe operating practices of heavy equipment and traffic regulations.
6. Completes routine repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on various equipment.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Five (5) or more years of related experience, including three (3) years at journey level.
• Valid Maryland Commercial (Class A) Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures.
2. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and various heavy equipment.
3. Broad knowledge of machinery and vehicle maintenance.
4. Knowledge of safety regulations, traffic control, and established procedures for operating equipment and ensuring public safety.
5. Effective communication skills with supervisors and staff.
6. Ability to work Monday through Sunday, including regular and evening shifts, as required.