Public Works Equipment Operator I​/II​/III

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

At the Town of Frederick, we’re Built on What Matters
: people, community and service. We are a growing and evolving community committed to delivering meaningful opportunities and elevating the experience of those we serve for years to come. Guided by our FRED values:
Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication.

The Equipment Operator I/II/III plays a vital role in supporting Public Works operations by maintaining and improving the Town’s infrastructure, facilities, and essential services. This position performs a variety of maintenance, construction, repair, and equipment operation activities, including street maintenance, utility support, stormwater operations, snow and ice control, and emergency response.

These positions operates a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment while performing assigned maintenance activities and supporting daily field operations. Equipment Operators work as part of a team to complete projects safely and efficiently, respond to changing operational needs, and provide dependable services that support the community.

The duties listed herein are illustrative of the essential duties of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required or assigned.

• Performs routine maintenance, repair, and construction activities related to streets, roadways, rights-of-way, stormwater systems, and other municipal infrastructure under guidance.
• Assists with pothole repair, grading, drainage maintenance, street sweeping, mowing, debris removal, and other Public Works activities.
• Assists with water utility maintenance, including repairs, valve operations, utility locates, excavation, and emergency response.
• Operates assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment after completing required training and demonstrating safe operating practices.
• Assists with snow and ice control operations, including plowing, sanding, deicing, and manual snow removal.
• Performs routine equipment inspections, cleaning, fueling, and operator-level maintenance.
• Performs traffic control and flagging duties as assigned.
• Completes work orders, equipment logs, and maintenance records.
• Responds to after-hours, emergency, and on-call assignments as required.

• Independently performs skilled maintenance, repair, and construction activities related to streets, roadways, right-of-way, stormwater systems, water utilities, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Operates a variety of trucks, snowplows, loaders, skid steers, tractors, sweepers, and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs complex roadway, drainage, utility, and infrastructure maintenance activities with limited supervision.
• Performs water utility maintenance, including repairs, excavation, valve operations, utility locates, and emergency response activities.
• Performs snow and ice control operations independently and responds to changing weather and operational conditions.
• Performs equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and identifies equipment issues requiring repair.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains street signs, traffic control devices, and other Public Works infrastructure.
• Maintains accurate work records, equipment logs, and work orders using computerized systems.
• Provides guidance and support for less experienced employees.
• Responds to emergencies, after-hours, and on-call assignments as needed.

• Performs advanced maintenance, repair, construction, and operational activities involving streets, roadways, stormwater systems, water utilities, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Operates specialized and heavy equipment requiring advanced proficiency and technical knowledge.
• Leads complex maintenance activities, troubleshooting efforts, and field operations requiring independent judgment.
• Performs advanced water utility maintenance, including complex repairs, excavation, troubleshooting, and emergency response.
• Performs advanced snow…