Lead Equipment Operator IV - Heavy Machinery

DelDOT; Delaware; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking an Equipment Operator IV within the Maintenance & Operations Division in Delaware. The role operates on/off-road mobile equipment with complex controls, following precise specifications to support road maintenance and construction projects.

You will lead crews, coordinate tasks, and handle equipment with care, including during storm and emergency events. A valid CDL-B with airbrake and basic maintenance duties are required; overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in operating self-propelled mobile equipment to fine specifications on all types of terrain.
• Six months experience in constructing drainage systems for storm water management, road maintenance and construction.
• Six months experience in evaluating and establishing traffic controls in a work zone.
• Possession of a valid CDL Class B Driver's License with Airbrake Restriction (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Drives and controls on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site.
• Manipulates equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls.
• Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate.
• Loads and unloads rock, debris, earth, trees and materials using various equipment.
• Performs construction/maintenance and repairs in carpentry, welding, and masonry.
• Responds to environmental/highway emergencies to control snow, storm water, hazardous debris, oil spills, etc.

Skills

Self-propelled mobile equipment

Traffic control

Record keeping

CDL B with Airbrake

Job description

DelDOT is seeking an Equipment Operator IV within the Maintenance & Operations Division in Delaware. The role operates on/off-road mobile equipment with complex controls, following precise specifications to support road maintenance and construction projects.

You will lead crews, coordinate tasks, and handle equipment with care, including during storm and emergency events. A valid CDL-B with airbrake and basic maintenance duties are required; overtime may apply.