Equipment Operator III, Grade 17

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY 

COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES. 

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This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Employees:   

1. Current Montgomery County Government employees; 
2. Montgomery County employees who were affected by reduction-in-force and currently have RIF priority rights; 
3. Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program (LOSAP); or 
4. Active Project SEARCH Interns or former Montgomery County Government Customized Employment Public Interns, or Project SEARCH Interns within 24 months of completion of internship.

Please note: The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $61,604 to $96,047.50, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) mission is to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support economic growth and vibrancy in Montgomery County. MCDOT supports its residents, commuters, and visitors with transit options and infrastructure that provides seamless transportation services to the public.

The Division of Highway Services manages the maintenance of all transportation infrastructure within the County right-of-way, including more than 5,200 lane miles of rural, residential, and primary roadways, as well as nearly 1,000 miles of concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk. The Tree Maintenance Section manages an inventory of over 250,000 street trees and more than 200,000 trees in the rural areas.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking an Equipment Operator III for the Division of Highway Services(DHS). The Equipment Operator III will be responsible for operating vehicles or wheeled/crawler type traction construction and maintenance equipment, including but not limited to a multi-purpose excavating machine (Gradall), tractor-trailer truck, concrete mobile truck, performing driver/operator preventative maintenance tasks, and performing manual labor tasks at job sites when not operating assigned equipment. Employees may also instruct less skilled employees in the operation of vehicles/equipment. Overtime is required during snow removal, storms (wind/rain, ice), leafing operations, and other emergencies.

As an Equipment Operator III this person will perform the following duties:

• Operates and performs federally mandated, manufacturer-recommended and other driver-level general inspections and preventive maintenance tasks on one or more of the following pieces of equipment: 
  • tractor trailer with Demo trailer and Low Boy attachments; 
  • 3-5 cubic yard track-driven backhoe excavator; 
  • G-3 and 4100 series Gradalls; 
  • track-driven D-3 and higher rental dozers or equivalent; 
  • 10,000-gallon fuel trucks; 
  • 45,000-65,000 GVW tandem wheeled dump trucks; 
  • 50,000 70,000 GVW tri-axle dump trucks; 
  • 47,000 GVW 4x4 dump trucks; 
  • 26,000-35,000 GVW dump trucks; 
  • 55,000 GVW log truck with crane; 
  • 45,000 GVW asphalt distributor; 
  • 45,000 GVW asphalt pothole patch truck; 
  • catch basin cleaner-flusher truck; 
  • asphalt distributor (towed); 
  • 1 to 3 cubic yard front end loaders; 
  • 3-5 cubic yard front end loaders; 
  • 1½-2 cubic yard backhoe; 
  • 6–10-ton steel wheeled roller; 
  • 4-6 ton vibratory and non-vibratory rollers; 
  • skid loaders with attachments (including but not limited to the backhoe, sweeper and paving profiler); 
  • pavement saw, tractor mowers, box pavers; 
  • full-size asphalt paver; woodchippers; 
  • Motor Grader G-12 or 120H series; 
  • aerial bucket truck; 
  • and other types/makes of equipment.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor work as an integral member of a crew; this includes use of power saws, chainsaws, plate tampers, cutting torches & welders, power pole saws, concrete-finishing tools, etc.
• Participates in snow removal operations and leafing operations as a driver and a laborer, as needed.
• Participates in seasonal activities including snow and ice removal, including making and applying salt brine, safely installing and operating the blade attachment, and calibrating and effectively functioning all aspects of the abrasive’s distributor and Leaf Vacuuming Program including inspecting the “leafer” for operational soundness and transporting the “leafer".
• Operates an acetylene torch to cut various steel shapes.
• Fabricates metal for various construction, maintenance and repair activities. Welds railings, sign brackets, etc.
• Responds to and addresses a variety of weather-related, emergencies, or similar issues, such as downed trees, clogged storm drains, accidents, and similar urgent situations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Additional Information:

The individual selected for this position will be considered an “Essential Employee.” Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave. The individual selected is REQUIRED to work overtime during inclement weather situations and emergencies, which may include overnight stays.

All Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications will be scheduled to participate in a skills examination. Applicants will be notified of the skills examination test date, times and venue via e-mail prior to the test date.

Experience: One (1) year of experience operating equipment equivalent to that listed in the Equipment Operator II class specification.

Education: Ability to read and write in English and carry out oral and written instructions.

Equivalency: None.

Physical Ability: Light to moderate physical effort is continuously used in reaching, bending, turning, and otherwise positioning self to ensure good vision of work objects and in using hands, arms, feet, and legs in concert to operate hand and foot controls. Moderate to significant physical effort is regularly required to rig and secure cargo and equipment using heavy chains, bars, hooks, etc. and perform manual labor tasks on vehicle and as part of a dismounted work crew. Employees regularly perform tasks that include pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 100 pounds, as well as occasionally transporting heavy loads over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, or pushing, pulling, and lifting objects and tools weighing over 100 pounds. On occasion, heavy physical effort is required.

LICENSE: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class A (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the applicant’s state of residence, with endorsements, or possession of same within six months of appointment/promotion to the position.

Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form and a drug screening to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.

There are NO Preferred Criteria Assessments.

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview.