Seasonal CDL Operator

Prince George's County, Maryland; Maryland; Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Descripción de la vacante

Prince George’s County Government seeks skilled Seasonal CDL Operators (Equipment Operator 1G) to support Highway Maintenance tasks across the Office of Highway Maintenance. Duties include operating light equipment and vehicles, performing pre/post inspections, and assisting with maintenance and snow/ice operations.

Positions are temporary for the 2027 Snow and Ice Season with varying hours and potential over-time.

Formación

• Completion of a standard grade school course.
• One (1) year experience operating light power equipment.
• A valid Class A, Class B or equivalent commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory endorsements is required.
• Must have a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam.

Responsabilidades

• Operate light equipment such as street sweeper, bucket truck, chipper, street flusher, belt loader, sandblaster, rubber tire roller, compressor truck, rubber tire loader, mud/straw blower, stump remover, dump truck (6 wheel).
• Operate dump trucks to transport personnel and materials to job sites and assist in loading/unloading.
• Maintain records and complete daily work logs and work orders.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections and assist with preventive maintenance.

Conocimientos

Light power equipment operation

CDL A/B license

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill multiple Seasonal CDL Operator (Equipment Operator 1G) Grade G13 position in the Office of Highway Maintenance.

About The Position

These are additional staff support positions and will be filled temporarily for the 2027 Snow and Ice Season. Hours will vary depending on the needs of the department and weather conditions. Employees will be expected to work over-time, if required due to operational needs. This is skilled craft work whereby incumbents of this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light equipment and/or motor vehicles. Incumbents perform manual tasks in connection with road construction, highway maintenance, storm drain maintenance and/or landfill operations. Assignments are outlined in detail by supervisor and standard procedures are followed Duties require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand, and foot movements. This position requires a Commercial Driver’s License -A/B (restricted or unrestricted) and DOT card at all times. There are no county benefits associated with this position.

About The Agency

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area – all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Examples of Work

SPECIFIC DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS

• Operates light equipment such as street sweeper, bucket truck, chipper, street flusher, belt loader, sandblaster, rubber tire roller, compressor truck, rubber tire loader, mist/straw blower, stump remover, dump truck (6 wheel), and 20-yard packer.
• Operates dump truck (single axle), crew cab dump truck (single axle), to transport personnel and materials to and from job sites and assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment from vehicles.
• Operates air compressor, five (5) ton rollers, asphalt curb machine, tractor mower, flail mower in connection with construction or maintenance projects.
• Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g., setting barricades and cones, prepping for excavation, assisting with utility locates and prepping for confined space entry; use traffic control techniques to control high/low-speed vehicular traffic movement; maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles for ensuring availability of equipment.
• Maintain records and prepare reports through the completion of daily work logs and work order forms.
• Checks vehicle daily to include interior/exterior cleaning duties, tires and air pressure, engine fluid/hydraulic fluid levels and adjust levels to meet prescribed standards.
• Perform pre and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and assist crew members in performing semi-skilled tasks.
• Assists with preventive maintenance.
• Performs duties of a general laborer in maintenance and construction when not operating equipment.
• Participates as an essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities; and,
• Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
• Ability to use a computer and apply relevant software applications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a standard grade school course
• One (1) year experience operating light power equipment
• A valid Class A, Class B or equivalent commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory endorsements is required
• Must have a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Job Location

Forestville, Glendale or Brandywine Facility

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment vehicles associated with this class.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee in the department's Snow and Ice Control Program and during other emergency/special activities as assigned.
• This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace