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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Motor Equipment Operator II - Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Water Reclamation

Savage, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$49K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation and sustainability, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. They are seeking a Motor Equipment Operator II to drive heavy trucks and operate complex mechanical equipment while performing routine maintenance and skilled laboring tasks, contributing to the maintenance of water reclamation facilities.

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Responsibilities

Operates dump trucks hauling waste from plant, to include salt, mulch, gravel and any other needs or equipment to maintain the various stations

Operates motor vehicles with attachments and/or tools, to spread salt and sand on icy roads, shore up ditches, install pipes, cut grass, and similar activities

Inspects and performs minor routine maintenance on equipment and tools

Checks for damaged or worn tires or tracks, proper air pressure in tires, and other elements affecting safe equipment operation; performs routine and preventive maintenance as established by unit

Operates forklift to load and unload heavy materials; manually loads and unloads other materials; performs both routine and skilled laboring tasks

Keeps log of vehicle operation; makes reports of equipment defects, accidents, traffic violations, and other mishaps

May operate more complex motor equipment, hand tools, and power tools; may direct and instruct other employees in the use of motor equipment, hand tools, power tools, and related work

Operates the Vactor truck and leads others in using various attachments and equipment associated with the Vactor

Operates snow plow and salt spreader plowing and salting roads

Fueling of stand by generators and other equipment

This position is considered emergency essential, and, as such, the incumbent may be required to report for regular work shift during inclement weather, or then when an emergency situation arises

Qualification

CDL Class A licenseHeavy equipment operationPreventive maintenanceForklift operationMap readingTraffic laws knowledgeSafety regulations knowledgeCarpentry knowledgeEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the completion of the tenth school grade and two (2) years of experience operating motor equipment, including one (1) year operating wheeled and tracked motor equipment; or two (2) years of progressively responsible manual laboring work, some of which has included the operation of such motor equipment

Shall have a valid CDL license Class A issued by the State of Maryland and DOT physical card prior to appointment or possession of such licensure within time limits specified by the County and during tenure of employment as a Motor Equipment Operator II

Possession of a Flagger and Confined Space training certification when required by work assignment

Certification to operate a forklift truck

Preferred

Knowledge of traffic laws and truck related laws

Knowledge of the principles and practices of motor equipment operation

Knowledge of the hazards and safety rules and regulations involved in laboring and equipment operation activities in the unit to which assigned

Some knowledge of carpentry and form building

Some knowledge of the component parts of motor equipment, hand and power tools and their function

Skill in the safe and efficient operation of dump trucks and other motor equipment of the same complexity both on and off the highway

Skill in the operation of hand and power tools

Some skills in map and blueprint reading

Ability to perform preventative maintenance on motorized equipment

Ability to learn the operation of mechanical equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, hydraulic excavator, front end loaders, and other heavy construction equipment

Ability to learn the geography of the County

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, directions, and traffic signals

Ability to perform heavy labor for prolonged periods of time often under adverse weather conditions

Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with coworkers and others

Ability to perform heavy manual labor in road construction when required

Ability to read write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to coworkers and others

This position is designated as an emergency/essential position and may be required to respond in a variety of emergency situations