Equipment Operator I

Introduction

The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources.

Summary Statement

This describes entry‑level equipment operator work. This level involves learning department rules, regulations, and policies concerning operation of equipment, proper handling of materials, and environmental issues as related to the industry. Work is performed under close direction of a technical superior. The position must be available to work overtime as needed, and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice and in some cases with no advance notice.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

• Drive and control on/off‑road equipment to haul supplies to and from work sites, including public highway systems.
• Manipulate equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls by coding computers and/or adjusting levers, gears, valves, switches and related controls.
• Operate mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate.
• Load and unload rock, debris, earth, trees and materials such as abrasives, de‑icing chemicals/hazardous material using hands, loaders, trucks, hand‑truck, forklift, dolly‑lift and hoist.
• Operate hand tools such as jackhammers, mechanical tampers, power saws, air compressors, hydraulic drivers, and similar equipment to make general repairs of roads, grounds, and structures.
• Perform construction/maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as carpentry, welding, and masonry.
• Respond to environmental/highway emergency situations to control snow, storm water, hazardous debris, oil spills, etc. on roads, grounds and related areas.
• Use traffic control techniques to control high/low speed vehicular traffic movements.
• Perform preventive maintenance, operational checks, pre‑and post‑walk around inspections, and make minor repairs/adjustments of assigned equipment; report damage and/or required maintenance.
• May operate draw and swing bridges to permit both water and roadway traffic to pass safely.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.
• Knowledge of operating a variety of equipment used in repair, maintenance, and development of roads, grounds or structures such as jack hammers, power saws, air compressors, or hydraulic post drivers.
• Knowledge of operating motorized equipment used for groundskeeping, snow removal, or hauling materials.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). Additionally, a valid CDL Class A or B driver’s license is required (or must be obtained during the initial 90‑day probationary period). A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre‑employment drug testing. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other programs. For more information, visit

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.