What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Roads Operator position at Caroline, County of (MD)?
Caroline County Department of Public Works – County Roads Division
Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and making a difference in your community?
Caroline County is seeking a County Roads Operator to help maintain safe, accessible, and well-maintained County roads.
This hands-on position includes:
- Operating heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, boom mowers, snowplows, and other roadway equipment
- Maintaining roads, bridges, shoulders, ditches, culverts, and drainage systems
- Assisting with road construction, repairs, and traffic control
- Installing and maintaining road signs
- Removing vegetation, debris, and roadway hazards
- Performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance
- Responding to snow, storms, and other emergency roadway operations
- Working safely around traffic, equipment, coworkers, and the public
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is:
- Safety-minded, dependable, and willing to learn
- Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Experienced in road maintenance, construction, landscaping, or heavy equipment operation preferred
You don't have to know everything on day one. This semi-skilled position provides opportunities to learn through on-the-job training and experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Required Licenses & Certifications*:
- Maryland Class B CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements, or equivalent
- Maryland Public Agency Roadside Tree Care Certificate
- ATSSA Flagger Training Certificate
- MDE Erosion and Sediment Control Green Card
Preferred: Maryland Class A CDL with endorsements.
THE JOB
This is a full-time, non-exempt, safety-sensitive position eligible for overtime in accordance with the FLSA.
The position is designated as Operations and requires employees to report during emergencies, including severe weather. Call-back and extended hours may be required.
This is a physically demanding, outdoor position requiring the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, operate heavy equipment, climb, kneel, crawl, and work in inclement weather.
Employment is contingent upon required background, substance abuse, and driving record checks, as well as the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
READY TO GET TO WORK?
Employment is contingent upon:
Criminal Background Check: Must pass a Criminal Background Check as defined in Chapter 1 of the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Essential Functions: Must be able to execute the "Essential Functions" listed in this Class Specification at the time of hire and while employed in this class series, unless a request for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act is received and granted.
Driving Record: May have no more than four (4) points on driving record at the time of hire and while employed in this class series.
Personnel Rules and Regulations: Must comply with the terms of the Caroline County Personnel Rules and Regulations, including the Substance Abuse Policy, while employed in this class series.
Join the Caroline County Roads Division and help keep our community moving.
Apply today for the County Roads Operator position.
To view the full class specification for the County Roads Operator position click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carolinemd/classspecs.Salary : $44,890 - $65,437