Senior Equipment Operator-Public Works

Cityofbowie; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Disability programs

401(k) with employer match

457 retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Bowie is seeking a Senior Equipment Operator in the Stormwater Management and Utilities Division to perform construction, maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal across the City. The role requires operating backhoes, loaders, tractors, mowing equipment, and truck-mounted snowplows safely and efficiently.

A high school diploma and two years of heavy equipment experience are required, along with a Maryland CDL B license; familiarity with trench safety and confined space entry is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Possession of a valid Maryland CDL B license.
• Experience performing heavy manual labor in construction, maintenance, landscaping, or related environment.
• Knowledge of trench safety and confined space entry procedures.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, landscaping and snow removal throughout the City.
• Operate heavy equipment including backhoes, loaders, tractors, commercial mowing equipment, and truck-mounted snowplows.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor physical labor

Safety awareness

Trench safety knowledge

Education

Maryland CDL B license

Job description

The City of Bowie is seeking a motivated and dependable individual for the position of Senior Equipment Operator in the Stormwater Management and Utilities Division. The successful candidate will perform a variety of construction, maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal activities throughout the City. This individual must be knowledgeable of all rules and precautions required for the safe and efficient operation of specialized heavy equipment, including backhoes, loaders, tractors, commercial mowing equipment, and truck-mounted snowplows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Possession of a valid Maryland CDL B license
• Experience performing heavy manual labor in a construction, maintenance, landscaping, or related environment.
• Knowledge of trench safety and confined space entry procedures.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds maintenance.
• Commercial mowing experience.
• Experience performing semi-skilled construction or maintenance work.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely use standard hand and power tools.

PAY RATE

$26.84 per hour

BENEFITS

• medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• short- and long-term disability programs
• 401(k) with employer match, and optional 457 retirement savings plans

A proud Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Bowie is committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected. This commitment is a vital part of the City’s organizational culture and values.