NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Equipment Operator - Public Works Solid Waste Management
Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.55/hr - $22.20/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Baltimore County Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste Management. The role involves operating various commercial weight vehicles and specialized equipment for solid waste management, including driving trucks, performing maintenance, and leading other workers.
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Responsibilities
Drives tandem-axle trucks including dump, refuse collection packer, roll-off, water, flusher trucks, backhoe and medium size loader
Operates equipment on such trucks
Salts and plows roads during snow emergencies
Tows heavy construction and other equipment
Operates mechanical street sweeper to clean streets and gutters
Installs special adapters and fixtures to equipment as work requires
Performs preventive and routine maintenance as required on equipment and/or trucks
Makes minor repairs to equipment and helps mechanics with major repairs as required
Keeps simple records and logs
Participates in safety related training including confined space and trench working conditions and the handling of hazardous materials
Leads and instructs other workers
Operates less complex vehicles and equipment
Trains and assists in the operation of Heavy Equipment Operator level and unfamiliar Equipment Operator level equipment and vehicles
Performs various construction tasks and other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a commercial, class B Maryland driver's license
One year's experience in driving tandem-axle commercial weight vehicles or operating equipment as listed in examples of essential duties
Possession of a current Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is required at the time of application
All licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment
Non-Maryland residents must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and the operation of vehicles, tools, and heavy equipment
Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as standing in traffic and adverse weather
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education certification and fingerprint checks
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Retirement
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Educational Assistance
Deferred Compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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