Equipment Operator I -Streets (A6)

City of Annapolis • Annapolis, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Equipment Operator I - Streets is the entry-level position in the Equipment Operator classification series, performing routine equipment operations work. Incumbents in this class work under close supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Employees routinely assist other staff in performing work of greater complexity in preparation for advancement to the intermediate level of Equipment Operator II. Classes in this series provide skilled craft work in the safe and efficient operation of light equipment, hand and power tools, maintenance, and repair for a variety of assignments in all fields of public works equipment operator projects in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and City ordinances. This class is distinguished from the Equipment Operator II class, which performs highly complex equipment operations work with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• One (1) year of professional experience in the operation of light power and medium duty motor equipment for an assigned area of work.
• Possession of a valid Class A, Class B, or equivalent Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with mandatory endorsements.
• Maintenance of a CDL may be required immediately upon appointment for specific assigned operational areas (such as dump trucks, street sweepers, and comparable large equipment).
• Incumbents are required to exercise a reasonable degree of judgment within established procedures to adjust safely to various real-world situations, such as traffic, shifting road conditions, utility lines, and adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of equipment operation requirements, alongside applicable National codes and City ordinances for assigned areas of work.
• Knowledge of transportation procedures pertaining to the safe operation and transport of heavy public works equipment.
• Knowledge of the handling of hazardous materials and other critical safety standards.
• Knowledge of applicable computer technology and software programs used in daily assignments.
• Skill in the use of assigned equipment for areas of work to ensure strict compliance with applicable rules, regulations, standards, and codes.
• Ability to perform basic operation of machines and tools and their standard usage within maintenance functions.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing municipal equipment operator requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, colleagues, developers, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment such as mechanized broom sweepers, side arm mowers, backhoes, man-lifts, dump trucks, road graders, front-end loaders, jet vacuum trucks, jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain a variety of street, utility, and other systems for assigned areas of work.
• Transports and unloads various equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Operates, washes, services, and makes minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• Reports the need for equipment maintenance or repair directly to assigned supervisors.
• Monitors daily operations to ensure health and safety requirements are actively met.
• Strict adherence to appropriate departmental, National, and City safety standards.
• Participates in safety-related training, including confined space, trench working conditions, and the safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Actively participates in required seasonal public works activities, including winter snow removal operations.

What This Job Offers

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