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St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission Equipment Operator in California, Maryland
Equipment Operator
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Equipment Operator
Salary
$45,262.00 - $68,980.00 Annually
Location
Maryland, MD
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
30010
Department
Facilities and Operations
Opening Date
05/08/2025
Closing Date
5/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Description
Job Summary:
Operates heavy construction equipment to build and maintain water supply and wastewater disposal lines and facilities, access roads and adjacent terrain; services machines; makes repairs and adjustments on machines and equipment; assists mechanic with major repairs.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
Operates heavy construction equipment, including, but not limited to loaders, backhoes, motor graders, etc., to build and maintain water supply and wastewater disposal lines and facilities, access roads, and adjacent terrain
Operates dump trucks, utility tractors, hand tools, etc., in support of project work
Services machines; makes repairs and adjustments to machines and equipment; assists mechanic with major repairs
Maintains records of fuel, oil, parts and supplies used
Completes the Department of Transportation truck inspection list
Clears and grubs sites; excavates for site work; installs drainage pipes and places rip-rap in drainage outlets; re-seeds, limes and fertilizes sites
At times takes on role as crew leader
Available to assist the Billing Department on a monthly basis for water service disconnections and restorations.
Performs standby duties on a rotational basis.
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):
Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, machinery, and tools
Knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures
Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for ensuring safety
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to obtain a valid Maryland Commercial Driver’s License, Class A.
Obtain flagger training.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Supplemental Information
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and five or more years of experience operating heavy equipment; three years of which must have been at the journeyman level
Experience:
Orequivalenttechnicaltraining,education,and/orexperience
Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid Maryland Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or obtain within 18 months.
Must obtain a Water Distribution License within 18 months.
Special Requirements:
None
Physical Demands:
Work requires constant physical effort in the handling of heavy tools, equipment, or materials or 60 pounds or more.
Unusual Demands:
Work environment involves high risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts and machines. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, goggles, boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions or confined spaces.