Equipment Operator I

2 months ago


Newark, United States State of Delaware Full time

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 is required to work overtime as needed, and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice, and in some cases no advance notice.

**Career Ladder**:
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

**Essential Functions**:
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Drives and controls on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site. This may include public highway systems.
- Manipulates 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.
- Performs construction/maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as carpentry, welding, and masonry.
- 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**:
**Job Requirements for Equipment Operator I**
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

- 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).

**Additional Posting Information**:
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

**Conditions of Hire**:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware 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. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

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.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid CDL Class A or B drivers license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving) OR obtain one during the initial 90-day probationary period.

The applicant must agree as a requirement of employment to obtain DelDOT certification on 6 Wheel Dump Truck (101) and Tractor with Mower (102) within the initial 90-day probationary period.

**Benefits**:
**Selection Process**:
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