Heavy Equipment Operator II

Non‑exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible; additional compensation to include annual work boot allowance and shift differential for Saturday work); full‑time; 40 hours per week; varied Monday‑Saturday workdays and hours; full‑benefits.

This skilled position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and vehicles assigned to the Frederick County Landfill, Transfer Station, and Recycling Operations, and will also operate trucks and other vehicles as needed. Work is performed during scheduled landfill operating hours, regardless of weather conditions. Direction is received from Foreman(s) through the supervision of the Landfill Operation Supervisor.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full‑time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2× annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Operate heavy motor equipment such as compactor, dozer, loader, track hoe, articulated dump truck, material handler and grader in order to move and process rubbish at the landfill and maintain the roads within the landfill
• Operate a tub or horizontal grinder in the yard waste area or other areas as assigned
• Drive a water tank truck on and off‑site for dust control
• Drive a pick‑up truck or other vehicle for errands or other landfill needs
• Perform daily vehicle maintenance inspection
• Complete routine maintenance, repair and adjustments to assigned vehicles, tools and equipment
• See that more serious vehicle/equipment repair needs are promptly reported to appropriate person(s)
• Complete forms and reports related to vehicle and equipment use and work performed, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required

• Minimum 3 years of work experience operating heavy motor equipment as listed above
• Possession of a valid Maryland class B Commercial driver’s license with tank vehicle endorsement and air brake endorsement

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Knowledge and skills associated with the safe operation of heavy motor equipment, trucks and other equipment under all types of weather conditions
• Knowledge of the potential hazards involved in heavy equipment operations, with ability to effectively implement appropriate safety precautions
• Working knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in…