Equipment Operator Iii Hourly 20 Hours Per Week Weekend/evening Hours

California, MD, United States

Job Description


Job Summary

Performs a variety of manual tasks and operates a wide variety of heavy equipment in support of Solid Waste and County Highway projects including the maintenance and upkeep of County roadsides and roads while ensuring public safety; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

  • Operates tractor trailers and dump transfer trailers; dump and roll-off trucks;
  • MAY:
  • operate a wide variety of heavy equipment, including loaders, dozers, backhoes, shoulder machines, graders, and rollers; gradall, bucket truck, vacuum truck;
  • operate heavy equipment for installation of drainage pipes, excavation, site work, and preparation of sediment pits and parking lots;
Operate heavy machinery to grade areas for access to roads, or to prepare gravel roads for newer/renovated buildings and structures;

Maintains working knowledge of the safe operating practices of heavy equipment and the accompanying traffic regulations;

Complete routine repairs, adjustments, and preventative maintenance on various equipment;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.;
  • Five (5) or more year of related experience; with three (3) years at journey level;
  • Valid Maryland Commercial (Class A) Driver\'s License;
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

Education and Experience

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary\'s County Government policies and procedures;

2. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and various heavy equipment;

3. Broad knowledge of machinery and vehicle maintenance;

4. Knowledge of safety regulations, traffic control, and established procedures for operating equipment, as well as for ensuring public safety;

5. Ability to effectively communicate with immediate Supervisor(s) and other staff; 6. Ability to work Monday through Sunday, regular and evening shift work, as may be required.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4324122
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $19.96 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    California, MD, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned