What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Operator position at City of Westminster?
Utilities Equipment Operator I or II
Utilities Department
Start a stable, hands-on career maintaining the infrastructure that keeps a community running. These entry to mid-level role offers paid training, skill development, and long-term growth in a high-demand field.
**To be considered for the position please apply at: www.westminstermd.gov/jobs.aspx
The City of Westminster employment page
This is a safety-sensitive, essential position:
- Must respond during emergencies and severe weather
- Must work assigned shifts and on-call rotations
- Subject to CDL drug and alcohol testing
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and learn to use equipment (backhoes, loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, tools)
- Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair of water, sewer, stormwater, and fiber systems
- Perform digging, backfilling, site restoration, and clean-up
- Help locate underground utilities and support safe excavation
- Respond to service calls and emergencies
- Use mobile tools to track and document work
- Maintain equipment and follow safety procedures
Work Conditions
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Exposure to noise, mud, and sewer environments
- On-call rotation required
- Occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency response
Education and Skills:
- High school diploma or GED
- Interest in learning equipment operation and utility systems
- Ability to perform physical work and work outdoors year-round
- Strong reliability and safety mindset
- Team-oriented with willingness to learn
Pay & Benefits
- Operator I: Starting at $17.77/hour - $18.50/hour (DOE)
- Operator II: Starting $21.11/hour - $22.40/hour (DOE)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid leave (holiday, vacation, sick, personal, birthday)
- Retirement plans (401(a) 457)
- Maryland State Pension (required participation)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Westminster Family Center membership
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid driver’s license required
- CDL (tank air brake) must obtain within 1 year (training supported): Start as Operator I
- CDL obtained? Start as Operator II
- Additional certifications provided on the job (water/sewer, confined space, flagger, CPR/AED)
The City of Westminster commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state, and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. False or misleading statements on this form are grounds for termination of the application process or, if discovered after employment, termination of employment
**To be considered for the position please apply at: www.westminstermd.gov/jobs.aspx
The City of Westminster employment page
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.76 - $21.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21