Description

COUNTY ROADS OPERATOR
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

*All required Licenses & Certifications must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

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:

Substance Abuse Test: Must pass a pre-employment urinalysis test for designated controlled dangerous substances.

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.