Equipment Operator II

Salary: $52,597.00 - $71,385.00 Annually
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10954
Department: Department of the Environment
Division: Sustainable Waste Management Division
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040


Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
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 the Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Equipment Operator II , grade A15 position, in the Sustainable Waste Management/Bulky Sect ion.
About the Position
Incumbent of this position operates light and heavy refuse collection vehicles including 29-cubic yard packer trash trucks, roll-off vehicles and open body collection vehicles and is responsible for daily supervision and operational direction of Laborer(s) I/II assigned to the vehicle. Work is performed under general supervision of the Crew Supervisor II and is periodically inspected for efficiency of operation, supervision of the assigned work crew and adherence to good safety practices and procedures. This position is designated "essential" in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.
About the Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful, and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management, and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders.

Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing, and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities, and households (Sustainable Waste Management Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints, and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).

Examples of Work

• Operates all light to heavy refuse collection equipment, as assigned by crew supervisor, to support daily and long-term refuse collection activities.
• Complies with all local and State motor vehicle laws and Departmental regulations pertaining to operation of vehicles and equipment and red light, speeding and accident State/County violations.
• Maintains a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
• Adheres to All Agency & County anti-scavenging policies.
• Maintains Daily Pre-Post Trip Inspection Book for assigned vehicles as required by Federal Law 49 CFR 396.11 & 396.13.
• Documents pickups by using Cell Phone to email pictures to keep supervisor informed of any issues or problems and leaving doorhangers for residents documenting issues with pickups.
• Responsible for documentation and safe operations of the assigned Laborer I/II in the collection and disposal of residential bulky solid waste.
• Performs daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections and manufacturer's daily maintenance checklist procedures including, but not limited to grease, tire air pressure, engine fluid, hydraulic fluid levels and fuel quantity.
• Adjusts fluid levels to meet operational standards.
• Cleans assigned vehicle daily.
• Participates in the training of subordinate equipment operators and laborers as required.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties, which may not be specifically listed in the position description but are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year as an Equipment Operator I with Prince George's County Government.

OR

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience operating light to heavy power equipment.
• A valid Class A, Class B, or equivalent commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory endorsements is required upon appointment in order to perform job-related duties and responsibilities.
• Successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment/vehicles associated with this class of work.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam.
• Must be willing to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information

Salary Range Transparenc y: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.


Tentative Interview Dates: October 21, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location : 3500 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.


This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.


A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.


Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.


After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02


Are you current employee of Prince George's County

• Yes
• No

03


Have you completed one (1) year as an Equipment Operator I with Prince George's County Government?

• Yes
• No

04


Which best describes your highest level of education completed? Please do not include education that is in process.

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD

05


How many years of experience do you have operating light to heavy power equipment?

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

06


Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
07


Please select the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you currently possess.

• Class A
• Class B
• Equivalent Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• I do not possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

08


If you do possess a CDL, please indicate the license number below. Otherwise, put N/A indicating you do not possess a CDL.
09


Do you have a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam card?

• Yes
• No

10


Are you willing to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis?

• Yes
• No

11


How many years of experience do you have in completing equipment/vehicle performance testing?

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

12


Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
13


Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

Required Question