CDL Operator II

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

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient advanced skilled operation of assigned complex light to heavy construction equipment in connection with road construction and highway maintenance tasks. Incumbents are required to train and be proficient on all pieces of required equipment. This work involves exposure to hazards, risks, or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to the elements requiring intermittent standing, walking, stooping, climbing. Incumbents must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. regularly. Incumbents must wear and maintain uniform and/or safety equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and gloves. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the incumbent's supervisor based on the position assigned. Work is performed under general supervision and may be staffed in the Office of Highway Maintenance (OHM). This position requires a Commercial Driver’s License-A/B (restricted or unrestricted) and DOT card at all times. All incumbents must possess the required licensure to operate light to heavy equipment/vehicles per DOT/FMCSA.

Requirements

• One year as an Equipment Operator I or completion of a standard grade school course.
• 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.
• Candidate must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment/vehicles associated with this class of work.
• Must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment vehicles associated with this class.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee in the department's Snow and Ice Control Program and during other emergency/special activities as assigned.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience operating light to medium construction-based equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates all vehicles and/or equipment designated as within the Equipment Operator II category by the Office of Highway Maintenance which are used on construction and/or maintenance work projects. These include grad all, backhoe, tractor and trailer (lowboy), dozer, mobile concrete mixer, belt loader, tree truck, motor grader, rubber-tired loader (2 cy. or larger), track loader (2 cy. or larger), vac-all, street paver (movement and operation), small loader (2.5 cy. or larger) and 12-ton vibratory roller.
• Operates single axle dump truck, tandem wheel dump truck, 5-ton roller, leaf vacuum, tractor/mower (sickle bar, rotary, flail, radial arm, batwing), asphalt distributor hose, asphalt distributor truck, bucket truck, chipper, loader, radial arm mower, rubber tire ,loader (less than 2 cy.), skid loader, street flusher/sweeper, street paver (operation only), stump cutter, root pruner and small loader(2.5cy. or less)
• Performs unskilled tasks such as beautification projects, litter and trash removal, and operate equipment with spreader and snowplows for snow and ice removal.
• Maintains vehicles/equipment in good operating condition, including performing interior/exterior cleaning duties.
• 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.
• Performs daily “walk-around” safety inspection of vehicle/equipment prior to operation. Checks tires, fluid levels, lights and warning devices and completes “Vehicle Inspection Report” by checking equipment against the list of items stated on the report
• Complies with preventative maintenance schedule for assigned vehicles/equipment. Monitors status of assigned vehicle/equipment and schedules preventative maintenance as required.
• Operates equipment with spreader and/or snowplow and effectively removes snow and ice from assigned area.
• Maintains records and prepares reports through the completion of daily work logs and work order forms.
• Operates equipment in a manner consistent with safety protocols, maintaining the safety of crew members and the public.
• Perform pre and post inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and assist crew members in performing semi-skilled tasks.
• Participates as an essential and critical employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and emergency weather related special operations.
• Promptly responds to assigned tasks when notified of reporting requirement for inclement weather/emergency conditions operations.
• Perform duties and tasks that may not be specifically listed but are included in the classification level typically associated with this class of work in order to meet department needs using departmental guidelines.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED