Equipment Operator I

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

About The Position

This is entry-level equipment operator work in the Maintenance & Operations Division. The employee learns department rules, regulations, and policies related to equipment operation, material handling, and environmental issues. Work is performed under the close direction of a technical superior. Employees who satisfactorily complete department promotional standards and job requirements may be eligible for promotion to the next level. The role involves operating on- and off-road equipment, mobile equipment, hand tools, and related controls to support transportation infrastructure maintenance, construction, repairs, and emergency response. Duties may include hauling supplies, roadway and grounds work, handling materials, traffic control, equipment inspections and minor maintenance, and operating draw and swing bridges.

Requirements

Knowledge of preventive maintenance for vehicles and equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.
Knowledge of operating equipment used to repair, maintain, and develop roads, grounds, or structures, such as jackhammers, power saws, air compressors, or hydraulic post drivers.
Knowledge of operating motorized equipment used for groundskeeping, snow removal, or hauling materials.
Possession of a valid driver's license that is not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified.
Possession of a valid CDL Class A or B driver's license, or ability to obtain one during the initial 90-day probationary period.
Satisfactory criminal background check as a condition of hire.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing following a conditional offer.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Drive and control on- and off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from work sites, potentially using public highways.
Operate equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems using computer coding or equipment controls.
Use mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, clear, and excavate.
Load and unload rock, debris, earth, trees, abrasives, de-icing chemicals, and hazardous materials using equipment and tools such as loaders, trucks, forklifts, and hoists.
Operate hand tools and equipment such as jackhammers, mechanical tampers, power saws, air compressors, and hydraulic drivers to perform general repairs to roads, grounds, and structures.
Perform construction, maintenance, and repairs in labor and trades fields such as carpentry, welding, and masonry.
Respond to environmental and highway emergencies involving snow, storm water, hazardous debris, oil spills, and similar conditions.
Use traffic control techniques to manage high- and low-speed vehicular traffic movements.
Perform preventive maintenance, operational checks, and pre- and post-operation walk-around inspections; make minor repairs or adjustments and report damage or required maintenance.
May operate draw and swing bridges to allow water and roadway traffic to pass safely.