Equipment Operator

Business: City of Westminster

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: City of Westminster

Business Address:
105 Railroad Ave
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 848-2202

Contact Name: Denise Parissi
Title: HR Analyst
Email: Hresources@westminstermd.gov
Website: www.westminstermd.gov/jobs

Job Description

City of Westminster

Equipment Operator I – $17.76/hour; must have a valid Class C driver’s license. Ability to obtain a CDL Class A license within one (1) year on the job.

Equipment Operator II – $21.11/hour; must already have a valid CDL Class A license.

The City of Westminster’s Equipment Operator is responsible for performing a variety of essential duties related to assisting with the construction and maintenance of the City’s roads, streets, and highways, operating all equipment used in the department, including, but not limited to: dump trucks, backhoe, front-end loader, bobcat with different attachments, paver, roller, street sweeper, air hammer, chain saw, chop saw, tractor, riding lawn mower, snowplow, air compressor, and push mower in the completion of a variety of City construction and maintenance duties.

An Equipment Operator assists with preparations and cleans up for the City’s special events and programs, performs landscaping duties, cleans parks, and hauls materials and trash to disposal sites.

This position is a full-time, 40 hour/week position.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma GED;
• One (1) year of experience in medium and heavy equipment mechanics; or
• Equivalent combination of education, training and related experience
• Ability to obtain a valid Class A restricted CDL driver’s license with tank vehicle and air brake endorsements within one year on the job.
• State Flagger certification;
• First Aid training and CPR certification.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Driver’s Record Check, H.S. Diploma/GED, Heavy Lifting, Physical Required, Drug Test Required, Background Check

Wages per hour: Equipment Operator I – $17.76/hour; must have a valid Class C driver’s license. Ability to obtain a CDL Class A license within one (1) year on the job. Equipment Operator II – $21.11/hour; must already have a valid CDL Class A license.
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Benefits: • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability and Life) • Paid Leave including Vacation, Sick, Family Sick, Personal, Personal Birthday, Bereavement and 12 Holidays • Maryland State Pension System, 401(a) Matching Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement and Carroll Community College CDL A Classes • Free Westminster Family Fitness Center Membership

Days of Work:
MONDAY 7:00 am- 3:00 pm  TUESDAY 7:00 am- 3:00 pm  WEDNESDAY 7:00 am- 3:00 pm  THURSDAY 7:00 am- 3:00 pm  FRIDAY 7:00 am- 3:00 pm
Shift: Dayshift

How to Apply: https://www.westminstermd.gov/jobs
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 12
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 06/30/2023