Equipment Operator

The hiring salary for this position is generally $50,386 - $54,817 annually

Job Summary: 
Operates heavy construction equipment to build and maintain water supply and wastewater disposal lines and facilities, access roads and adjacent terrain; services machines; makes repairs and adjustments on machines and equipment; assists mechanic with major repairs.  Essential Functions:

1. Operates heavy construction equipment, including, but not limited to loaders, backhoes, motor graders, etc., to build and maintain water supply and wastewater disposal lines and facilities, access roads, and adjacent terrain
2. Operates dump trucks, utility tractors, hand tools, etc., in support of project work
3. Services machines; makes repairs and adjustments to machines and equipment; assists mechanic with major repairs
4. Maintains records of fuel, oil, parts and supplies used
5. Completes the Department of Transportation truck inspection list
6. Clears and grubs sites; excavates for site work; installs drainage pipes and places rip-rap in drainage outlets; re-seeds, limes and fertilizes sites
7. At times takes on role as crew leader
8. Available to assist the Billing Department on a monthly basis for water service disconnections and restorations.
9. Performs standby duties on a rotational basis.

Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
3. Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, machinery, and tools
4. Knowledge of relevant maintenance and repair practices and procedures
5. Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for ensuring safety
6. Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members
7. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
8. Ability to obtain a valid Maryland Commercial Driver’s License, Class A.
9. Obtain flagger training.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and five or more years of experience operating heavy equipment; three years of which must have been at the journeyman level
Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid Maryland Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or obtain within 18 months.
Must obtain a Water Distribution License within 18 months.
Special Requirements:
None
Physical Demands:
Work requires constant physical effort in the handling of heavy tools, equipment, or materials or 60 pounds or more. 
Unusual Demands:
Work environment involves high risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts and machines. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, goggles, boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions or confined spaces. 
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Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.
The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.