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The Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a CDL Operator position, grade A13, in the OHMDivision.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
- This is skilled craftwork whereby incumbents are responsible for the safe and efficient operation and driving of light to heavy construction-based equipment. Incumbents perform manual tasks in connection with road construction, highway maintenance, and/or storm drain maintenance operations. Duties require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand and foot movements.
Examples of Work
What You'll Do:
- Operates light equipment such as street sweeper, bucket truck, chipper, street flusher, belt loader, sandblaster, rubber tire roller, compressor truck, rubber tire loader, mist/straw blower, stump remover, dump truck (6 wheel), and 20-yard packer;
- Operates dump truck (single axle), crew cab dump truck (single axle), to transport personnel and materials to and from job sites, and assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment from vehicles;
- Operates air compressor, five (5) ton rollers, asphalt curb machine, tractor mower, flail mower in connection with construction or maintenance projects;
- Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g., setting barricades and cones, prepping for excavation, assisting with utility locates and prepping for confined space entry; use traffic control techniques to control high/low-speed vehicular traffic movement; maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles for ensuring availability of equipment;
- Maintains records and prepare reports through the completion of daily work logs and work order forms;
- Checks vehicle daily to include interior/exterior cleaning duties, tires and air pressure, engine fluid/hydraulic fluid levels and adjusts levels to meet prescribed standards;
- Performs pre and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and assist crew members in performing semi-skilled tasks.
- Assists with preventive maintenance;
- Performs duties of a general laborer in maintenance and construction when not operating equipment;
- Participates as an essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control
- Program and other emergency or special activities; and,
- Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
- Ability to use a computer and apply relevant software applications; and
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Qualifications
What You Need:
- Completion of a standard grade school course plus;
- A valid Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory airbrake and tanker endorsements is required upon appointment to perform job-related duties and responsibilities. Candidate must complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment/vehicles associated with this class of work.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION, WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year experience operating light to medium construction-based equipment.
- Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory airbrake and tanker endorsements.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Upon selection, the candidates must:
- Upon selection, candidates must:
- Submit a copy of Class "A" or "B" license with airbrake and tanker endorsements with a current DOT physical certification card; and
- Submit a current Motor Vehicle Administration report that reflects a satisfactory driving record.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test.
- Random drug tests will be conducted upon employment.
- Wear required safety equipment, shoes and uniforms while on duty.
- Possess and maintain a valid Class "A" or "B" license.
- Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and participate as an essential employee in the Department's snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency special activities as assigned.
- Must be willing to participate as an "essential" employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program, and during other emergency/special activities as assigned.
An online application is required. Each section of the application must be completed. A resume will not substitute for the completed application. Your responses to
the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY:Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligibles, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.
Internal Applicants:If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a not qualified rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace