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Equipment Operator I

State of Delaware, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Overview
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.

Responsibilities

Drives and controls on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site, including public highway systems.

Manipulates equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls by coding computers and adjusting levers, gears, valves, switches and related controls.

Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, 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 manage high or low‑speed vehicular traffic movements.

Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, pre‑ and post‑walk‑around inspections, and makes minor repairs or adjustments of assigned equipment; reports damage and/or required maintenance.

May operate draw and swing bridges to allow water and roadway traffic to pass safely.

Qualifications

Knowledge of preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including 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).

Conditions of Hire
Applicants must possess a valid CDL Class A or B driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving) or obtain one during the initial 90‑day probationary period. Pre‑employment drug testing is required upon a conditional offer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DelDOT does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

Benefits
Benefits information is available through the Delaware Department of Human Resources website.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We seek applicants that reflect Delaware's diversity.

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