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CDL Operator II

Prince George's County, Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States


Overview

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill a CDL Operator II (Equipment Operator 2A) grade A15 position in the Office of Highway Maintenance.
About The Position
This position is responsible for the safe and efficient advanced skilled operation of assigned complex light to heavy construction equipment in connection with road construction and highway maintenance tasks. Incumbents are required to train and be proficient on all pieces of required equipment. This work involves exposure to hazards, risks, or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to the elements requiring intermittent standing, walking, stooping, climbing. Incumbents must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. regularly. Incumbents must wear and maintain uniform and/or safety equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and gloves. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the incumbent's supervisor based on the position assigned. Work is performed under general supervision and may be staffed in the Office of Highway Maintenance (OHM). This position requires a Commercial Driver’s License-A/B (restricted or unrestricted) and DOT card at all times. All incumbents must possess the required licensure to operate light to heavy equipment/vehicles per DOT/FMCSA.
About The Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.
Examples of Work
Operates all vehicles and/or equipment designated as within the Equipment Operator II category by the Office of Highway Maintenance which are used on construction and/or maintenance work projects. These include grad all, backhoe, tractor and trailer (lowboy), dozer, mobile concrete mixer, belt loader, tree truck, motor grader, rubber-tired loader (2 cy. or larger), track loader (2 cy. or larger), vac-all, street paver (movement and operation), small loader (2.5 cy. or larger) and 12-ton vibratory roller.
Operates single axle dump truck, tandem wheel dump truck, 5-ton roller, leaf vacuum, tractor/mower (sickle bar, rotary, flail, radial arm, batwing), asphalt distributor hose, asphalt distributor truck, bucket truck, chipper, loader, radial arm mower, rubber tire loader (less than 2 cy.), skid loader, street flusher/sweeper, street paver (operation only), stump cutter, root pruner and small loader (2.5 cy. or less)
Performs unskilled tasks such as beautification projects, litter and trash removal, and operate equipment with spreader and snowplows for snow and ice removal.
Maintains vehicles/equipment in good operating condition, including performing interior/exterior cleaning duties.
Participates in work-site safety set-up, e.g. setting barricades and cones, prepping for excavation, assisting with utility locates and prepping for confined space entry.
Performs daily “walk-around” safety inspection of vehicle/equipment prior to operation.
Checks tires, fluid levels, lights and warning devices and completes “Vehicle Inspection Report” by checking equipment against the list of items stated on the report
Complies with preventative maintenance schedule for assigned vehicles/equipment
Monitors status of assigned vehicle/equipment and schedules preventative maintenance as required.
Operates equipment with spreader and/or snowplow and effectively removes snow and ice from assigned area.
Maintains records and prepares reports through the completion of daily work logs and work order forms.
Operates equipment in a manner consistent with safety protocols, maintaining the safety of crew members and the public.
Perform pre and post inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and assist crew members in performing semi-skilled tasks.
Participates as an essential and critical employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and emergency weather related special operations.
Promptly responds to assigned tasks when notified of reporting requirement for inclement weather/emergency conditions operations.
Perform duties and tasks that may not be specifically listed but are included in the classification level typically associated with this class of work in order to meet department needs using departmental guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
One year as an Equipment Operator I or completion of a standard grade school course.
Two (2) years of experience operating light to heavy power equipment.
A valid Class A, Class B, or equivalent commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory endorsements is required upon appointment in order to perform job-related duties and responsibilities.
Candidate must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment/vehicles associated with this class of work.
Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year experience operating light to medium construction-based equipment.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency:

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates:

May 20, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location:

D’Arcy Road-Forestville, Glendale or Brandywine Facility
Conditions of Employment:
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class A, Class B, or equivalent commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory endorsements and a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam.
Must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment vehicles associated with this class.
Incumbents are considered to be ESSENTIAL employees and are required to work during emergency situations, including inclement weather, natural and man-made disasters, etc., and conform/perform according to essential employee policy/procedure.
Only online applications will be accepted
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer 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., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Internal Applicants:

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Equal Opportunity Statement:

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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