Equipment Operator II- Section Job Hagerstown area,Maryland USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Equipment Operator II- Central Section

JOB TITLE:

Equipment Operator II

GRADE: 7

DEPARTMENT:
Highways

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Section Supervisor

GENERALDEFINITIONOFWORK:

Responsible for operating a variety of construction equipment used in the maintenance of highways. Proficientinallaspectsof Equipment Operator Iposition .Receivesdirectsupervisionfrom Section Supervisor or Assistant Section Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Proficient in the safe operation of trucks requiring Class “B” commercial drivers’ license, loaders, roller, front bucket of backhoe, and other types of construction equipment.

Maintainsequipmentbygreasing,oiling,cleaning,changing tires,andmakingotherrepairsandadjustments at the semiskilled level of an automotive technician.

Assistsaskilledautomotivetechnicianwithmajorrepairs.

Keepsrecordsoffuel,oil,partsandsuppliesused.

Under supervision,mayassistinothertypesofrelatedhighwaymaintenancework,or landfill operations.

Trainsothermaintenanceemployeesinthesafeoperationofconstructionequipment.

Performsrelatedworkasrequired.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSANDABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of County Government; and of the laws, whether State or Local, that affect County Government; general knowledge of the functions of all departments and other governmental agencies to provide information to the general public.

Abilitytounderstandandfollowthroughwithspecificinstructions.

Working knowledge of the safe operating limits of the various units of equipment used by this class; of traffic regulations, safety regulations and practices.

Elementaryknowledgeoftheoperationandcareofvariousmakesofgasolineanddieselengines.

Ability to operate a variety of construction equipment including trucks of all sizes; to make minor repairs and adjustments to same; to assist a skilled technician with major repairs; to understand and follow through with specific instructions; to read and interpret road maps; to keep simple records; to perform other related highway maintenance functions under supervision.

EDUCATION AND

EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma .

Twoyearsofexperienceintheoperationofconstructionequipmentandcommercialtrucks.

Acomparableamountoftrainingandexperiencemaybesubstitutedfortheminimumqualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions.

Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Visual acuity is required for depth perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms’ length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class “B” Commercial Drivers’ License for air brake equipped vehicles (or the ability to obtain within 9 months of employment).Those without a valid Class “B” Commercial Drivers’ License will need to obtain a CDL learners permit within 60 days from the date of hire. Training paid and provided upon hirefor thosewhowill needtoobtain a valid

Class “B” Commercial Drivers’ License.

Possession of or ability to acquire the following certifications: ATSSA Maryland State Flaggers Card, forklift operator, first aid, and CPR within one year of employment depending on departmental assignment.

Operates large plow truck during snow removal operations.

Applicantswhodonot have avalid Class“B”Commercial Drivers’Licenseatthetimeofhiringwillbepaidat the Equipment Operator I rate until obtaining the required license.

Rev.
8/2018,11/2018,3/2019,04/2025