Equipment Operator

Salary: $50,386.00 - $76,790.00 Annually
Location : 23121 Camden Way California, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 107-101926
Department: Facilities and Operations
Division: CONSTRUCTION
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description


The hiring salary for this position is generally $50,386 - $54,817 annually

Job Summary :
Operates heavy construction equipment to build and maintain water supply and wastewater disposal lines and facilities, access roads and adjacent terrain; services machines; makes repairs and adjustments on machines and equipment; assists mechanic with major repairs.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

1. Operates heavy construction equipment, including, but not limited to loaders, backhoes, motor graders, etc., to build and maintain water supply and wastewater disposal lines and facilities, access roads, and adjacent terrain
2. Operates dump trucks, utility tractors, hand tools, etc., in support of project work
3. Services machines; makes repairs and adjustments to machines and equipment; assists mechanic with major repairs
4. Maintains records of fuel, oil, parts and supplies used
5. Completes the Department of Transportation truck inspection list
6. Clears and grubs sites; excavates for site work; installs drainage pipes and places rip-rap in drainage outlets; re-seeds, limes and fertilizes sites
7. At times takes on role as crew leader
8. Available to assist the Billing Department on a monthly basis for water service disconnections and restorations.
9. Performs standby duties on a rotational basis.

Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission to the public
3. Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, machinery, and tools
4. Knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures
5. Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for ensuring safety
6. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members
7. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
8. Ability to obtain a valid Maryland Commercial Driver's License, Class A.
9. Obtain flagger training.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and five or more years of experience operating heavy equipment; three years of which must have been at the journeyman level
Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid Maryland Commercial Driver's License, Class A or obtain within 18 months.
Must obtain a Water Distribution License within 18 months.
Special Requirements:
None
Physical Demands:
Work requires constant physical effort in the handling of heavy tools, equipment, or materials or 60 pounds or more.
Unusual Demands:
Work environment involves high risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts and machines. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, goggles, boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions or confined spaces.


Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.
The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.
1. Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage:
Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.


2. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:

MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.


3. Long Term Disability Insurance:
MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.


4. COBRA:
The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event. Some examples of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.


5. State Retirement and Pension Plan:
MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.


6. Optional Programs:
The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans:
- 457 (B)
- AFLAC
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans.


7. Annual Leave:
1 - 5 year 10.5 days/year
6 - 10 year 15 days/year
11 - 20 year 21 days/year
20 years or more 25.5 days/year


8. Sick Leave:
15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.


9. Administrative Leave:
Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant); up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.


10. Bereavement Leave:
Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family: spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.


11. Holidays:
15 per year.


12. Paid leave for:
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.


13. Employee Assistance Program.
Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.


14. Tuition Assistance Program.