CDL Operator

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an CDL Operator I, (Equipment Operator 1A) grade A13 position, in the Office of Storm Drain Maintenance.

This is skilled craft work whereby incumbents of this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light equipment and/or motor vehicles. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned light to medium construction equipment in connection with road construction and highway maintenance tasks. Incumbents are required to train and be proficient on all pieces of required equipment.

This work involves exposure to hazards, risks, or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to the elements requiring intermittent standing, walking, stooping, climbing. Incumbents must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. regularly.

Incumbents must wear and maintain a uniform and/or safety equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and gloves. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the incumbent's supervisor based on the position assigned. Work is performed under general supervision and staffed in the Office of Storm Drain Maintenance (OSDM). This position always requires a Commercial Driver’s License-A/B (restricted or unrestricted) and DOT card.

All incumbents must possess the required licensure to operate light to medium equipment/vehicles per DOT/FMCSA.

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area – all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

• Operates light equipment such as street sweeper, bucket truck, chipper, street flusher, belt loader, sandblaster, rubber tire roller, compressor truck, rubber tire loader, mist/straw blower, stump remover, dump truck (6 wheel), and 20-yard packer.
• Operates dump truck (single axle), crew cab dump truck (single axle), to transport personnel and materials to and from job sites and assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment from vehicles.
• Operates air compressor, five (5) ton rollers, asphalt curb machine, tractor mower, flail mower in connection with construction.
• Operates light equipment such as street sweeper, bucket truck, chipper, street flusher, belt loader, sandblaster, rubber tire roller, compressor truck, rubber tire loader, mist/straw blower, stump remover, dump truck (6 wheel), and 20-yard packer.
• Operates dump truck (single axle), crew cab dump truck (single axle), to transport personnel and materials to and from job sites and assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment from vehicles.
• Operates air compressor, five (5) ton rollers, asphalt curb machine, tractor mower, flail mower in connection with…