NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Motor Equipment Operator I - Public Works, Bureau of Highways, Cooksville Shop
Cooksville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$46K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expHoward County Government is a leader in innovation and sustainability, seeking outstanding individuals to join their team. The Motor Equipment Operator I will operate motorized fleet and construction equipment to support the maintenance of the County's Highway network.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Operates dump trucks hauling sand, stone, pipe, and other materials and equipment used in highway construction and maintenance
Operates motor vehicles with attachments and/or tools (such as ,chippers, compressor, tamping machine, trencher), to spread salt and sand on icy roads, shore up ditches, install pipes, mows grass, and similar activities
Operates a highway striping vehicle or its paint spray carriage and a personnel lift truck used in signal maintenance, tree trimming and other duties
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
Performs basic horticultural practices; pruning, plant identification
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
Performs all types of semiskilled manual tasks such as: painting, raking and shoveling stone, mixing cement, flagging traffic, mulching and seeding, operates jack hammer, and other highway related maintenance tasks
Operates forestry truck and chipper
Operates snow plow and salt spreader plowing and salting roads
Patches roads and shoulders
May oversee the work of subordinate employees
Directs traffic flow during work activities
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth school grade and one year of experience operating large dump trucks and/or other motor equipment of the same complexity; or one year of experience in progressively responsible manual laboring work, some of which has included the operation of such motor equipment
Shall have a valid CDL Class B license, issued by the State of Maryland, during tenure of appointment as a Motor Equipment Operator I, if required by work assignment
Valid DOT physical card
Possession of a valid Maryland approved flagger program card may be required, depending upon work assignment, and must be obtained within Department time frames and maintained during tenure of employment
Confined space training certification may also be required, when required by work assignment
Preferred
Knowledge of traffic laws, truck related laws, and safety procedures
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
Skill in the safe and efficient operation of dump trucks and other motor equipment of the same complexity both on and off the highway
Skilled in the operation of hand and power tools
Ability to service motor 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 period of time often under adverse weather conditions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on above mentioned equipment and vehicles
Knowledge of tree care technique and procedures
Knowledge of computer operation
Benefits
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
ANNUAL LEAVE
DISABILITY LEAVE
PERSONAL LEAVE
HOLIDAYS
OTHER PAID LEAVE
RETIREMENT
SOCIAL SECURITY
457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS
DISABILITY LEAVE BANK
VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS
CREDIT UNION
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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