Equipment Operator, Senior-Utilities

City of Bowie; Bowie, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

457 retirement savings plan

Job summary

The City of Bowie is seeking a Senior Equipment Operator to support the Stormwater Management and Utilities Division. The role involves performing construction, maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal across the City using backhoes, loaders, tractors, and other heavy equipment.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, two years of experience with heavy equipment, a Maryland CDL B license, and knowledge of trench safety and confined space entry; ability to work outdoors in various

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Possession of a valid Maryland CDL B license
• Experience performing heavy manual labor in construction/maintenance/landscaping.
• Knowledge of trench safety and confined space entry
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely, including backhoes, loaders, tractors, and truck-mounted snowplows.
• Perform construction, maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal across City properties.
• Adhere to trench safety and confined space entry rules.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL B license

Experience operating heavy equipment

Job description

The City of Bowie is seeking a motivated and dependable individual for the position of Senior Equipment Operator in the Stormwater Management and Utilities Division. The successful candidate will perform a variety of construction, maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal activities throughout the City. This individual must be knowledgeable of all rules and precautions required for the safe and efficient operation of specialized heavy equipment, including backhoes, loaders, tractors, commercial mowing equipment, and truck-mounted snowplows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of experience operating heavy
• Possession of a valid Maryland CDL B license
• Experience performing heavy manual labor in a construction, maintenance, landscaping, or related environment.
• Knowledge of trench safety and confined space entry
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds
• Commercial mowing
• Experience performing semi-skilled construction or maintenance
• Knowledge of and ability to safely use standard hand and power

PAY RATE

$26.84 per hour

BENEFITS

Along with competitive salaries, the City of Bowie offers a robust array of employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; short- and long-term disability programs; and a 401(k) with employer match, and optional 457 retirement savings plans.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

Applicants for this position MUST register FOR THE Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/) Applicants not registered will not be considered.