Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel
Equipment Operator I - HWY
Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Anne Arundel County Government is looking to fill a full-time, permanent, Safety‑Sensitive position in the Department of Public Works, Highways Division. This role involves operating medium‑sized construction vehicles and equipment and performing laborer work.
Nature and Variety of Work Employees in this class operate a variety of construction equipment and perform laborer duties in highway maintenance. They primarily operate a dump truck or other construction equipment and are responsible for ensuring safe operation and preventive maintenance. Employees also perform various laborer tasks in support of a maintenance crew and may be required to work outside normal hours or respond to emergencies.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Operates a dump truck, utility trailer, tractor mower, boom mower, front‑end loader, roller, street sweeper, belt loader, chain saw, wood chipper, stump grinder, skid‑steer loader, rubber‑tire backhoe, air compressor, jackhammer, and other construction equipment for road maintenance tasks.
Drives and operates construction vehicles and equipment and performs laborer tasks as required.
May serve as a working leader coordinating the workflow and performance of a maintenance crew at a job site.
Drives a dump truck during snow removal operations and provides other support as needed.
Constructs forms, mixes concrete, and finishes.
Plants, prunes, and trims shrubs and trees.
Works in confined spaces to clean storm drains and ditches.
Loads and unloads materials, equipment, and tools by hand or using a forklift or front‑end loader.
Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Controls traffic flow on roads as a flag person or using traffic control devices.
Shovels and rakes hot mix asphalt and tampers and evens asphalt.
Cleans and repairs storm drains and drainage ditches clogged with debris using a shovel and rake.
Fills road depressions with slag, gravel, stone, or cold mix asphalt.
Digs and backfills holes and trenches with manual and automatic digging tools.
Cleans debris and makes repairs to inlets and pipe culverts.
Removes roadside litter and debris.
Responds to work emergencies and call‑outs after normal work hours.
Monitors small crews of community service workers, inmates, or temporary laborers for general cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Inspects, services, and maintains equipment and assists mechanics in performing equipment repairs.
Files and maintains various reports and inspection sheets such as daily driver operation logs and manifests to indicate the source of material.
Operates a backhoe and rubber‑tire loader to load and unload materials.
Operates a forklift to load and unload materials from vehicles and in a warehouse.
Cleans facilities, equipment, buildings and grounds.
Shovels snow, mows grass, and plants flowers and shrubbery.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of operating characteristics and servicing requirements of heavy-to-light automotive equipment and power tools.
Knowledge of construction practices in maintaining roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and setting grade stakes.
Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions required for operating automotive equipment and power tools.
Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations about operating equipment.
Knowledge of the primary and secondary road system in Anne Arundel County.
Skill in operating and maintaining automotive equipment and power tools.
Ability to operate a rubber‑tire front‑end loader, dump truck, backhoe, paver, tractor mower, and boom mower.
Ability to read and follow street map directions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to stand or walk over rough terrain for long periods.
Ability to work in close areas requiring considerable bending, crouching, stretching, or crawling.
Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding.
Ability to lift heavy objects and bulky items.
Ability to work in dirty, noisy, dusty conditions where very disagreeable odors are present.
Ability to safely operate dangerous hand and power tools.
Ability to work hours beyond the standard workweek and schedule as required.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and employees.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Sufficient education to and follow oral and written instructions.
Experience:
One (1) or more years experience in the operation of light‑to‑medium‑duty automotive and related equipment.
Additional Requirements:
A valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE:
The most highly qualified candidates will be invited by the department to an equipment operation skills test as part of the selection process. The equipment operation skills tests consist of testing the candidate's ability to operate a rubber tire loader and a dump truck with a trailer. Candidates will also be assessed on their familiarity with identifying dump truck slack adjusters that are out of specification.
NOTE:
This position is Safety‑Sensitive and employees in the position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
NOTE:
Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
Supplemental Qualifications
Experience operating a rubber tire loader.
Experience operating a dump truck with a trailer.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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Equipment Operator I - HWY
role at
Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel .
Anne Arundel County Government is looking to fill a full-time, permanent, Safety‑Sensitive position in the Department of Public Works, Highways Division. This role involves operating medium‑sized construction vehicles and equipment and performing laborer work.
Nature and Variety of Work Employees in this class operate a variety of construction equipment and perform laborer duties in highway maintenance. They primarily operate a dump truck or other construction equipment and are responsible for ensuring safe operation and preventive maintenance. Employees also perform various laborer tasks in support of a maintenance crew and may be required to work outside normal hours or respond to emergencies.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Operates a dump truck, utility trailer, tractor mower, boom mower, front‑end loader, roller, street sweeper, belt loader, chain saw, wood chipper, stump grinder, skid‑steer loader, rubber‑tire backhoe, air compressor, jackhammer, and other construction equipment for road maintenance tasks.
Drives and operates construction vehicles and equipment and performs laborer tasks as required.
May serve as a working leader coordinating the workflow and performance of a maintenance crew at a job site.
Drives a dump truck during snow removal operations and provides other support as needed.
Constructs forms, mixes concrete, and finishes.
Plants, prunes, and trims shrubs and trees.
Works in confined spaces to clean storm drains and ditches.
Loads and unloads materials, equipment, and tools by hand or using a forklift or front‑end loader.
Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Controls traffic flow on roads as a flag person or using traffic control devices.
Shovels and rakes hot mix asphalt and tampers and evens asphalt.
Cleans and repairs storm drains and drainage ditches clogged with debris using a shovel and rake.
Fills road depressions with slag, gravel, stone, or cold mix asphalt.
Digs and backfills holes and trenches with manual and automatic digging tools.
Cleans debris and makes repairs to inlets and pipe culverts.
Removes roadside litter and debris.
Responds to work emergencies and call‑outs after normal work hours.
Monitors small crews of community service workers, inmates, or temporary laborers for general cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Inspects, services, and maintains equipment and assists mechanics in performing equipment repairs.
Files and maintains various reports and inspection sheets such as daily driver operation logs and manifests to indicate the source of material.
Operates a backhoe and rubber‑tire loader to load and unload materials.
Operates a forklift to load and unload materials from vehicles and in a warehouse.
Cleans facilities, equipment, buildings and grounds.
Shovels snow, mows grass, and plants flowers and shrubbery.
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of operating characteristics and servicing requirements of heavy-to-light automotive equipment and power tools.
Knowledge of construction practices in maintaining roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and setting grade stakes.
Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions required for operating automotive equipment and power tools.
Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations about operating equipment.
Knowledge of the primary and secondary road system in Anne Arundel County.
Skill in operating and maintaining automotive equipment and power tools.
Ability to operate a rubber‑tire front‑end loader, dump truck, backhoe, paver, tractor mower, and boom mower.
Ability to read and follow street map directions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to stand or walk over rough terrain for long periods.
Ability to work in close areas requiring considerable bending, crouching, stretching, or crawling.
Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding.
Ability to lift heavy objects and bulky items.
Ability to work in dirty, noisy, dusty conditions where very disagreeable odors are present.
Ability to safely operate dangerous hand and power tools.
Ability to work hours beyond the standard workweek and schedule as required.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and employees.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Sufficient education to and follow oral and written instructions.
Experience:
One (1) or more years experience in the operation of light‑to‑medium‑duty automotive and related equipment.
Additional Requirements:
A valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE:
The most highly qualified candidates will be invited by the department to an equipment operation skills test as part of the selection process. The equipment operation skills tests consist of testing the candidate's ability to operate a rubber tire loader and a dump truck with a trailer. Candidates will also be assessed on their familiarity with identifying dump truck slack adjusters that are out of specification.
NOTE:
This position is Safety‑Sensitive and employees in the position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
NOTE:
Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
Supplemental Qualifications
Experience operating a rubber tire loader.
Experience operating a dump truck with a trailer.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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