Equipment Operator - Public Works Solid Waste Management

Position Overview

Pay Schedule II, Grade H17, Regular

Schedule:

40 hours per week.

Vacancies exist in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste Management.

Under general supervision, drives tandem‑axle commercial weight vehicles, tows construction equipment, and operates specialized equipment.

• 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.

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Note:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

• Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a commercial, class B Maryland driver’s license (some positions may require a class A license). Endorsements and/or restrictions may apply.
• One year of experience driving tandem‑axle commercial weight vehicles or operating equipment as listed in the essential duties.
• Possession of a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• All licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment.
• Age Requirement:
  Non‑Maryland residents must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Physical and
  
  Environmental Conditions:
  
  Performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and operating vehicles, tools, and heavy equipment. Some work requires exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as standing in traffic and adverse weather.

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

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 check, education certification and fingerprint checks.