Waste Management Equipment Operator

Baltimore County; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking employees for a non-merit vacancy in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management. The role requires operating single stream system equipment and performing heavy manual labor.

A valid Maryland Class C license is required and must be attached with the application. Work involves driving county vehicles (forklift, bobcat, van, pickup), loading/unloading, basic maintenance, and keeping simple records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating heavy equipment and performing manual labor tasks.
• Ability to maintain simple records and logs.
• Must follow oral and written instructions and read basic material.

Responsibilities

• Drives county vehicles including forklift, bobcat, van and pickup.
• Loads, unloads, or assists in loading and unloading equipment, tools, and materials.
• Operates single stream equipment including baling machine.
• Performs routine maintenance and assists with repairs as needed.
• Transports crews and materials to job sites.
• Maintains tools and equipment as assigned.
• Performs various manual labor tasks.
• Keeps simple records and logs.

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Safe operation

Communication

Record keeping

Follow instructions

Reading comprehension

Education

Maryland Class C driver’s license

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Loading dock equipment

Job description

Baltimore County is seeking employees for a non-merit vacancy in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management. The role requires operating single stream system equipment and performing heavy manual labor.

A valid Maryland Class C license is required and must be attached with the application. Work involves driving county vehicles (forklift, bobcat, van, pickup), loading/unloading, basic maintenance, and keeping simple records.