Equipment Operator I
The mission of Maintenance & Operations
The mission of Maintenance & Operations is to provide excellence in transportation by keeping the state's road transportation network in a state of good repair through the careful and consistent application of personnel, equipment and financial resources.
About the role
This describes entry-level equipment operator work. This level is involved in learning department rules, regulations, and policies concerning operation of equipment, proper handling of materials, and environmental issues as related to the industry. Work is performed under close direction of a technical superior.
This position must be available to work overtime as needed, and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice and in some cases no advance notice.
Essential functions
- Drives and controls on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site. This may include public highway systems.
- Maintains equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls by coding computers and or adjusting levers, gears, valves, switches and related controls.
- Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate.
- Loads and unloads rock, debris, earth, trees and materials, such as abrasives, de-icing chemicals/hazardous material using hands, loaders, trucks, hand-truck, forklift, dolly-lift and hoist.
- Operates hand tools such as jackhammers, mechanical tampers, power saws, air compressors, hydraulic drivers, and similar equipment to make general repairs of roads, grounds, and/or structures.
- Responds to environmental/highway emergency situations to control snow, storm water, hazardous debris, oil spills, etc. on roads, grounds and related areas.
- Uses traffic control techniques to control high/low speed vehicular traffic movements.
- Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, pre, and post walk around inspections, and makes minor repairs/adjustments of assigned equipment; reports damage and /or required maintenance.
- May operate draw and swing bridges to permit both water and roadway traffic to pass safely.
Job Requirements for Equipment Operator I
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment which includes lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.
- Knowledge of operating a variety of equipment used in repair, maintenance, and development of roads, grounds, or structures such as jack hammers, power saws, air compressors, or hydraulic post drivers.
- Knowledge of operating motorized equipment used for groundskeeping, snow removal, or hauling materials.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Criminal background check
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Pre-employment Drug Testing
Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
Salary
Yearly $33,195.00 Plus Hazard Duty Pay
Pay Grade
004
Shift Hours
7am-3pm(Oct-Nov) & 6:30am -2:30pm (April- Oct); Nights/Weekends & Holidays required
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Contact Information
For further assistance, you may contact us by phone at (302) 739-5458, or e-mail at jobs@delaware.gov.