Equipment Operator III - Solid Waste​/Highways

Eligible for $1,500 sign‑on bonus.

Performs a variety of manual tasks and operates a wide variety of heavy equipment in support of Solid Waste and County Highway projects, including the maintenance and upkeep of County roadsides and roads while ensuring public safety; performs other duties as assigned.

Hiring salary: $50,003; full salary range: $50,003 - $86,091.

• Operates tractor trailers and dump transfer trailers; dump and roll‑off trucks.
• MAY:
  • Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment, including loaders,, dozers, backhoes, shoulder machines, graders, and rollers; gradall, bucket truck, vacuum truck.
  • Operate heavy equipment for installation of drainage pipes, excavation, site work, and preparation of sediment pits and parking lotsto.
  • Operate heavy machinery to grade areas for access to roads, or to prepare gravel roads for newer/renovated buildings and structures.
• Maintains working knowledge of the safe operation practices of heavy equipment and the accompanying traffic regulations.
• Complete routine repairs, adjustments, and preventative maintenance on various equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and various heavy equipment.
• Broad knowledge of machinery and vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, traffic control, and established procedures for operating equipment, as well as for ensuring public safety.
• Ability to effectively communicate with immediate Supervisor(s) and other staff.
• Ability to work Monday through Sunday, regular and evening shift work, as may be required.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Five (5) or more year of related experience; with three (3) years at journey level.
• Valid Maryland Commercial (Class
  
  A) Driver’s License.
• Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment physical to determine ability to perform job‑related functions.
• May be required to provide on‑call emergency services, if available.
• Position is classified as safety‑sensitive and shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing as required under federal regulations.

• Work demands occasional strenuous effort, for example, handling moderately heavy tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds.
• Work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, or machines.
• Employees will be required to use protective gear such as boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions.