Roadway Equipment Operator I — Snow & Storm Response

DelDOT; Delaware; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator I to join the Maintenance & Operations team in Delaware. The role involves learning department rules and operating equipment for road maintenance, with supervision from a technical superior.

The position requires availability for overtime, including during storm events and emergencies, and includes snow removal responsibilities during inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.
• Knowledge of operating a variety of equipment used in repair, maintenance, and development of roads, grounds, or structures such as jack hammers, power saws, air compressors, or hydraulic post drivers.
• Knowledge of operating motorized equipment used for groundskeeping, snow removal, or hauling materials.

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 tools and vehicles.
• Performs general repairs of roads, grounds, or structures with hand tools and power equipment.
• Responds to environmental/highway emergency situations to control snow, storm water, hazardous debris, oil spills, etc.
• Uses traffic control techniques to manage vehicular traffic movements.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Operate equipment

Driver's license

Job description

DelDOT is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator I to join the Maintenance & Operations team in Delaware. The role involves learning department rules and operating equipment for road maintenance, with supervision from a technical superior.

The position requires availability for overtime, including during storm events and emergencies, and includes snow removal responsibilities during inclement weather.