Equipment Operator – Bureau of Roads

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: County Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Sharon Firlein
Title: Human Resources Specialist
Email: SFirlein@CARROLLCOUNTYMD.GOV
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

Equipment Operator – Bureau of Roads
$41,413 annually ($19.91 hourly) (Grade C08), 40 hours per week
Current hours are Monday – Thursday or Tuesday – Friday from 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
Winter hours are Monday – Friday from 7:00 am-3:30 pm
This position will remain open until filled.

The Bureau of Roads is currently searching for CDL drivers with at least two years road maintenance experience to join our team.
As an Equipment Operator, you may operate a grader, backhoe/mini excavator, power box, boom mower and/or skid steer. You will assist with the maintenance of county roads and bridges by performing debris removal, tree/brush trimming, and maintaining the water drainage system along county roadways. You will be required to respond to emergencies such as downed trees, traffic control, and/or snow removal.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be hard-working, work well as part of a team and must possess good communication and customer service skills.

Benefits of working for Carroll County Government:
 Low-cost, no deductible healthcare plans (including prescription and vision)
 Low-cost dental insurance
 Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year
 13 paid holidays
 Receive 1 times your annual salary of Basic Life Insurance at no cost

How to apply:
• Apply online: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
• Pick up an application in our office: 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157
• Call the Carroll County Job Hotline to request an application: 410-386-2020
• Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the date the job closes
• Applications are not accepted by fax or email

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
1. Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement
2. DOT Physical Card
3. State of Maryland Flagging Certification (or must obtain within 6 months of employment)
4. Two years equipment/vehicle operation related to road maintenance*
*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License

Wages per hour: $41,413
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES

Days of Work:
MONDAY 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  TUESDAY 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  WEDNESDAY 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  THURSDAY 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  FRIDAY 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 01/01/2030