Highway Equipment Operator III

Calvert County, MD; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Annual leave

Personal leave

Paid holidays

Defined Contribution Plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Calvert County Government, Department of Public Works, Highway Maintenance, seeks a full-time equipment operator to perform road and highway maintenance. You will operate a range of heavy equipment, perform safety checks, and assist with traffic control and signage on roads.

The role requires four years of related experience, a High school diploma or GED, and a valid Class A CDL with a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate. County benefits include leave, retirement plans, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalence.
• Four years of progressively responsible road construction or highway maintenance experience.
• Valid Class A restricted commercial driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operates specialized road maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes and graders.
• Performs daily safety checks and ensures equipment is in proper operating order.
• Supervises crew in absence of crew leaders and monitors work to meet specifications.
• Transports crew to jobs and performs emergency snow removal and weather-related cleanup.

Skills

Road maintenance

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Medical Examiner's Certificate

Job description

Performs road and highway equipment operation and related work. Work involves

operation of specialized road maintenance equipment such as large capacity gross vehicle weight (GVW) trucks, loaders, backhoes, power shovels, graders, rollers to perform road and highway maintenance. Work requires ability to follow instructions and operate road maintenance or road construction equipment as a primary assignment. Work is performed under supervision of a crew leader or supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Checks equipment required for daily jobs to ensure proper operating order.

Performs walkaround check if equipment is being transported by trailer to ensure that it is secured safely.

Checks dump truck to ensure proper operating order.

Operates equipment required for daily jobs.

Assigns work in absence of crew leaders and monitors job to ensure work is being completed in accordance with specifications. Ensures work site signs are appropriately placed and oversees safety for work crews and the public. Initiates decisions on work processes for specific jobs.

Operates equipment such as a backhoe, tractor mower with an extendable hydraulic mower or ditcher attachment, bulldozer, grader, rubber tire or steel wheel roller weighing 10 or more tons, paver, self-propelled stone or chip spreader, self-propelled road widener, conveyor leader, self-propelled sweeper, truck mounted line painting machines, self-propelled pavement breakers, self-propelled post drivers, front loader or hi-lift with a bucket capacity of three cubic yards or more, excavator, grader, paver-finisher, truck mounted asphalt plant and profile planer used for construction or maintenance work.

Performs manual work on assigned projects when not operating equipment. This includes unloading trucks, repairing guiderails or barriers, erecting signs, cleaning culverts, repairing bridges and cutting brush.

Transports crew to jobs.

Performs emergency snow removal and weather related clean up.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

Road maintenance procedures.

Ability to--

Operate specialized road maintenance and construction equipment to perform routine and finish operations.

Perform varied road and highway maintenance tasks.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

Four years of progressively responsible road construction or highway maintenance experience.

Licenses or Certificates:

Valid Class A restricted commercial driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Special Requirements:

Operation of County owned vehicle.

Subject to alcohol and drug testing.

Physical Demands:

Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.

Unusual Demands:

Worker is exposed to dirt and soil, and hazards from road traffic and use of equipment.

Subject to call in or to remain on the job for emergencies.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $23.30 - $26.69 per hour; $48,464 - $55,515 annually

Grade 804, full-time position, 40 hours per week

Department of Public Works, Highway Maintenance

Position closing date: October 19, 2026

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• 15 days of sick leave
• 10 days of annual leave
• 5 days of personal leave
• 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
• Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] with as much notice as possible.