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About the Position
If filled at the Equipment Operator Apprentice, Grade 12, the hiring range is $49,928 - $51,195.
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 provide seamless public transportation.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking an Equipment Operator Apprentice (Download PDF reader)/Equipment Operator I (Download PDF reader) for the Division of Highway Services (DHS).
This is entry level semi-skilled work involving the use of hand tools (shovels, rakes, lutes, picks, mattocks, tampers, etc.) small gasoline power equipment (push and commercial walk behind mowers, weed cutters, edgers, plate tampers, chain saws, pole saws, air compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, concrete mixers, concrete saws, trenchers, etc.) and the operation of 26,000-35,000 GVW dump trucks to perform basic highway construction maintenance related tasks. Knowledge of baseline characteristics of assigned vehicles/equipment and ability to effectively and safely operate and perform operator-level general inspections and preventive maintenance tasks on them. Knowledge of applicable Motor Vehicle Administration and highway regulations for safe, legal operation of the vehicles/equipment used.
Essential: The individual selected for this position will be considered an “Essential Employee.” Essential employees must report to work during a general emergency or on liberal leave. This individual selected is REQUIRED to work overtime during inclement weather situations and emergencies, which may include overnight stays.
What You'll Be Doing
- 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: 26,000-35,000 GVW dump trucks; asphalt distributor (towed); 11/2-3 cubic yard front end loaders; 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; wood chippers; and other types/makes of similar equipment.
- Mechanically and manually loads, secures, and unloads cargo and equipment, complying with federal motor carrier and state requirements.
- Operates a variety of power equipment such as mowers, sidewalk grinders, chainsaws, and similar equipment.
- Participates in seasonal activities, including snow removal and leafing operations.
- Performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor work as an integral member of a crew; this includes the use of chainsaws, plate tampers, concrete-finishing tools, etc.
- The work involves moderate physical effort. This is required to perform manual labor tasks that include pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as occasionally transporting heavy loads over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, or intermittently pushing, pulling, and lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
Equipment Operator Apprentice:
Experience: None.
Education: Ability to read and write in English and carry out oral and written instructions.
Equivalency: None.
License:
- At the Time of Employment Application
- Must possess and maintain at all times either a valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License or an
- Instructional Permit for a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License issued by the state of residence.
- First Day of Employment
- Must possess and maintain at all times either a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or an
- Instructional Permit for a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License issued by the state of residence.
- Upon Completion of Probationary Period
- Must possess and maintain at all times a valid Class "B" (or equivalent) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the state of residence.
Medical Exam Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening.
Equipment Operator I:
Education: Ability to read and write in English and carry out oral and written instructions.
Equivalency: None.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class B (or equivalent) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from the applicant's state of residence with mandatory endorsements.
Medical Exam and Background Investigation: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Please Note: In order to be considered for this position, you must have either a Commerical Driver's License (CDL) or an Instructional Permit for the CDL license. The license or learner's permit information MUST be indicated on your resume or within your application.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $55,517 - $86,352