Motor Equipment Operator II (Pay Grade 18) AFSCME Local 459

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period, and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being established for this classification. Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts.

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at

The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, an oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year. The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s).

New employees are generally hired at the starting salary and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the maximum salary.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Performs work of more than average difficulty in the operation of one or more types of heavy motorized equipment and performs supervisory tasks in connection with such operations; does related work as required.

An employee in this class utilizes considerable skill in manipulating heavy motorized equipment and pays constant attention to the safety of operation in order to prevent accidents. Assignments are made and employees are directly supervised by crew chiefs or other supervisors. Standard procedures are followed and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy of operation. This class differs from that of Motor Equipment Operator I since a significantly greater degree of skill is required to operate various pieces of farm and construction equipment and the consequence of error in the form of damage to the equipment is greater.

In most cases, working accessories are operated while the vehicle is in motion which requires a substantial degree of coordination with the motion of the vehicle by manipulating several controls. Complex, special purpose equipment requiring special skills may be included in this class. This employee may serve as a working supervisor.

• Drives vehicles and pulls trailers in accordance with the Department of Transportation's Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A) guidelines;
• Operates a bulldozer to move earth, clear land, do rough grading, or other related activities;
• Operates a front-end loader for loading earth and materials on trucks, for moving earth, and for doing rough grading work;
• Operates a pneumatic backhoe to load earth and other materials on trucks, digs trenches without grading control, and performs other types of general excavation work;
• Operates a snowplow for removal of snow from roads and other designated areas;
• Operates a roller to compact earth or roll amesite;
• Inspects, cleans, lubricates, changes oil, and makes minor repairs on equipment;
• Performs the duties of Motor Equipment Operator I when not operating heavy equipment;
• May perform tasks of a Maintenance & Construction Worker when not engaged in operating vehicles/equipment;
• As a trainee, performs the duties of a Motor Equipment Operator III with supervised on-the-job training;
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
• Operates a personal computer and other related equipment in the course of the work.

Good knowledge and skill in the operation of heavy motorized equipment in all types of weather conditions; good knowledge of traffic rules and regulations; some knowledge of standard practices, methods, and materials used in construction and maintenance projects; good knowledge of the hazards…