Public Works Motor Equipment Operator

Howard County Government; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Government in Maryland seeks a semi-skilled position operating motorized fleet and less complex construction equipment to haul materials and provide operational support for the County's Highway network. The role includes vehicle and heavy equipment operations, road construction tasks, snow and emergency operations, and routine inspections.

It is emergency essential and covered by AFSCME locals.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a high school level education (tenth grade) and 1 year of experience operating large dump trucks.
• Performs semi-skilled manual tasks, including painting, flagging, and laboring with tools.
• Emergency essential role; may be required to report during inclement weather or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates dump trucks hauling sand, stone, pipe, tools, and other materials used in road construction and maintenance.
• Operates motor vehicles and equipment with attachments (chip­per, compressor, trencher) to spread salt and sand on icy roads, shore up ditches, install pipes, etc.
• May operate loaders, rollers, skid loaders, compactors, and other heavy equipment.
• Operates forklift or loader to load and unload heavy materials; assists in loading/unloading as needed.
• Directs traffic flow during work activities and maintains logs of vehicle operation.

Education

Completion of tenth grade

Job description

Howard County Government in Maryland seeks a semi-skilled position operating motorized fleet and less complex construction equipment to haul materials and provide operational support for the County's Highway network. The role includes vehicle and heavy equipment operations, road construction tasks, snow and emergency operations, and routine inspections.

It is emergency essential and covered by AFSCME locals.