Utilities Equipment Operator I or II

Westminstermd; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid leave (holiday, vacation, sick,个人

Job summary

The City of Westminster is seeking a Utilities Equipment Operator I or II in the Utilities Department to maintain critical water, sewer, stormwater, and fiber infrastructure. This entry-to-mid level role includes paid training, skill development, and long-term growth in a high-demand public works field, with safety, on-call shifts, and emergency response responsibilities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and willingness to learn equipment operation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Interest in learning equipment operation and utility systems.
• Ability to perform physical work and work outdoors year-round.
• Strong reliability and safety mindset.
• Team-oriented with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate and learn to use equipment (backhoes, loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, tools)
• Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair of water, sewer, stormwater, and fiber systems
• Perform digging, backfilling, site restoration, and clean-up
• Help locate underground utilities and support safe excavation
• Respond to service calls and emergencies
• Use mobile tools to track and document work
• Maintain equipment and follow safety procedures

Skills

Reliability

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Equipment operation (general)

CDL training - tank/air brake

Water/sewer system knowledge

Job description

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Utilities Equipment Operator I or II
Utilities Department

Start a stable, hands-on career maintaining the infrastructure that keeps a community running. These entry to mid-level role offers paid training, skill development, and long-term growth in a high-demand field.

This is a safety-sensitive, essential position:

• Must respond during emergencies and severe weather
• Must work assigned shifts and on-call rotations
• Subject to CDL drug and alcohol testing

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and learn to use equipment (backhoes, loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, tools)
• Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair of water, sewer, stormwater, and fiber systems
• Perform digging, backfilling, site restoration, and clean-up
• Help locate underground utilities and support safe excavation
• Respond to service calls and emergencies
• Use mobile tools to track and document work
• Maintain equipment and follow safety procedures

Work Conditions

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Exposure to noise, mud, and sewer environments
• On-call rotation required
• Occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency response

Education and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED
• Interest in learning equipment operation and utility systems
• Ability to perform physical work and work outdoors year-round
• Strong reliability and safety mindset
• Team-oriented with willingness to learn
• Operator I: Starting at $17.77/hour - $18.50/hour (DOE)
• Operator II: Starting $21.11/hour - $22.40/hour (DOE)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid leave (holiday, vacation, sick, personal, birthday)
• Maryland State Pension (required participation)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Westminster Family Center membership

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required
• CDL (tank + air brake) must obtain within 1 year (training supported):Start as Operator I
• CDL obtained? Start as Operator II
• Additional certifications provided on the job (water/sewer, confined space, flagger, CPR/AED)

The City of Westminster commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state, and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. False or misleading statements on this form are grounds for termination of the application process or, if discovered after employment, termination of employment.