County Roads Operator

Caroline, County of • Department of Public Works, MD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The County Roads Operator works for the Caroline County Department of Public Works, County Roads Division, maintaining safe, accessible, and well-maintained County roads. This hands-on, semi-skilled position involves operating heavy equipment and roadway vehicles; maintaining roads and related infrastructure; assisting with construction, repairs, and traffic control; and responding to weather and other roadway emergencies. On-the-job training and experience provide opportunities to learn.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maryland Class B CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements, or equivalent; required within six months of employment.
• Maryland Public Agency Roadside Tree Care Certificate; required within six months of employment.
• ATSSA Flagger Training Certificate; required within six months of employment.
• MDE Erosion and Sediment Control Green Card; required within six months of employment.
• Pass a pre-employment urinalysis test for designated controlled dangerous substances.
• Pass a criminal background check as defined in the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Have no more than four points on the driving record at the time of hire and while employed in this class series.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where requested and granted.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to work outdoors in all types of weather and perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 pounds, operating heavy equipment, climbing, kneeling, and crawling.
• Comply with the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations, including the Substance Abuse Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in road maintenance, construction, landscaping, or heavy equipment operation.
• Maryland Class A CDL with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, boom mowers, snowplows, and other roadway equipment.
• Maintain roads, bridges, shoulders, ditches, culverts, and drainage systems.
• Assist with road construction, repairs, and traffic control.
• Install and maintain road signs.
• Remove vegetation, debris, and roadway hazards.
• Perform equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Respond to snow, storms, and other emergency roadway operations.
• Work safely around traffic, equipment, coworkers, and the public.
• Report during emergencies, including severe weather; call-back and extended hours may be required.

What This Job Offers

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