CDL Operator I

Prince George's County Government • Various Locations Throughout Prince George's County, MD

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled craftwork whereby incumbents are responsible for the safe and efficient operation and driving of light to heavy construction-based equipment. Incumbents perform manual tasks in connection with road construction, highway maintenance, and/or storm drain maintenance operations. Duties require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand and foot movements.

Requirements

• Completion of a standard grade school course.
• One (1) year experience operating light 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.
• Candidate must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment/vehicles associated with this class of work.
• Must have a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory airbrake and tanker endorsements

Responsibilities

• 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 or maintenance projects.
• Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g., setting barricades and cones, prepping for excavation, assisting with utility locates and prepping for confined space entry; use traffic control techniques to control high/low-speed vehicular traffic movement.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles for ensuring availability of equipment.
• Maintains records and prepare reports through the completion of daily work logs and work order forms.
• Checks vehicle daily to include interior/exterior cleaning duties, tires and air pressure, engine fluid/hydraulic fluid levels and adjusts levels to meet prescribed standards.
• Performs pre and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and assist crew members in performing semi-skilled tasks.
• Assists with preventive maintenance.
• Performs duties of a general laborer in maintenance and construction when not operating equipment.
• Participates as an essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities.
• Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
• Ability to use a computer and apply relevant software applications.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Benefits

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED