Equipment Operator III - Hourly - 20 hours per week - Weekend/Evening hours

Job Summary

Performs a variety of manual tasks and operates a wide variety of heavy equipment in support of Solid Waste and County Highway projects including the maintenance and upkeep of County roadsides and roads while ensuring public safety; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Operates tractor trailers and dump transfer trailers; dump and roll-off trucks;

Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment, including loaders, dozers, backhoes, shoulder machines, graders, and rollers; gradall, bucket truck, vacuum truck;

Operate heavy equipment for installation of drainage pipes, excavation, site work, and preparation of sediment pits and parking lots;

Operate heavy machinery to grade areas for access to roads, or to prepare gravel roads for newer/renovated buildings and structures;

Maintains working knowledge of the safe operating practices of heavy equipment and the accompanying traffic regulations;

Complete routine repairs, adjustments, and preventative maintenance on various equipment;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

High school diploma or G.E.D.;

Five (5) or more year of related experience; with three (3) years at journey level;

Valid Maryland Commercial (Class A) Driver's License;