Storm Drain Equipment Operator I

Prince George's County Public Schools; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) seeks a CDL Operator I to safely operate light to medium construction equipment in the Office of Storm Drain Maintenance. The role requires training on equipment and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing pre-trip inspections, assisting in maintenance, and supporting snow/ice and emergency operations while maintaining records and complying with DOT/FMCSA requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of a standard grade school course.
• One year of experience operating light to medium motorized equipment.
• Valid CDL Class A or B with airbrake and tanker endorsements.
• DOT medical exam completed.
• Willing to work outdoors in any weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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; using traffic control techniques to control high/low-speed vehicular traffic movement; maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles for ensuring availability of equipment.
• Maintains records and prepares reports through daily work logs and work order forms.

Skills

Operate light equipment

Operate dump trucks

Equipment maintenance basics

Safety compliance

Education

Grade school education

Tools

CDL-A/B with airbrake & tanker endorsements

DOT medical card

Job description

Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) seeks a CDL Operator I to safely operate light to medium construction equipment in the Office of Storm Drain Maintenance. The role requires training on equipment and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include performing pre-trip inspections, assisting in maintenance, and supporting snow/ice and emergency operations while maintaining records and complying with DOT/FMCSA requirements.