Equipment Operator III - Parks

CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Government seeks an Equipment Operator to perform equipment operation in maintaining county roads, parks, water/sewer, utilities and facilities. Operates gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment including trucks, loaders, backhoes and power shovels.

A high school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience with medium to heavy equipment are required, plus a valid CDL Class A and B (Class A within 6 months).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience operating medium to heavy equipment.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A and B (Class A required within 6 months of hire).
• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol screening for CDL holders.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment in maintenance of county roads, parks, and grounds, and water/sewer facilities.
• Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Provides work direction to others as assigned.
• Performs mechanical shop duties when assigned.
• Participates in emergency response plans as assigned.
• Maintains records of equipment usage, repairs, and fuel logs.
• Repairs and replaces fences, playgrounds, and ball fields.
• Inspects parks and fields for equipment and grounds damage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A and B

Job description

The hiring salary range is $47,573.57-$65,413.34 annually, commensurate with experience.

Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Equipment Operator to perform equipment operation work in the maintenance of County roads, parks and grounds, water and sewer, utilities, and other County facilities. Operates gasoline and diesel powered automotive and heavy equipment, including medium to heavy duty trucks, tractor trailers, equipment transporters, large capacity loaders, backhoes and power shovels and equivalent types of equipment.

• Operates assigned, equipment in the maintenance and repair of County roads, parks and grounds, water and sewer, utilities, and other facilities.
• Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Provides work direction to others as assigned.
• Performs mechanical shop duties when assigned.
• Participates in emergency response plans as assigned.
• Maintains records of equipment usage, repairs, and fuel logs.
• Repairs and replaces fences, trail platforms, playground equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on ball fields.
• Inspects ball fields and parks for damage to equipment and grounds.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in operating medium to heavy equipment.

Licenses or Certifications

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class A and B(Class A required within 6 months of hire).

Special Requirements/Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CDL POSITION AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.

Work subject to frequent interruptions.

May also require a Class "A" with "N" endorsement.

Subject to call back in emergencies.

Subject to on-call duty on a rotational basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation of automotive equipment including medium to heavy duty trucks, tractor trailers, equipment transporters, large capacity loaders, backhoes and power shovels, and equivalent types of equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and regulations and safe driving practices.
• Knowledge of the use and care of common hand and power tools.

• Ability to follows safety practices in performance of all duties.

• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Ability to use the tools and equipment of the field effectively.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures and refers nonstandard situations or problems to others.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding, bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; perform medium to heavy physical work; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odor; use of fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in a shop or field environment with some work performed outside during inclement weather and in confined space areas and exposed to raw sewage.

Department/Division: Recreation, Parks & Tourism/Parks & Grounds

Pay Grade: 108

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Telework Eligible: No

Reports To: Parks & Grounds Operations Manager or Park Maintenance Superintendent

Supervises: None