Equipment Operator I
DelDOT, Cheswold, DE, United States
" Introduction
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.
Summary Statement
This position requires availability to work overtime as needed, during storm events and other emergency events on short notice, including situations with no advance notice. During inclement weather the position also includes snow removal responsibilities.
Essential Functions
Drive and control on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site, including within public highway systems.
Manipulate equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls by coding computers or adjusting levers, gears, valves, switches and related controls.
Operate mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate.
Load and unload 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.
Operate 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.
Perform construction/maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as carpentry, welding, and masonry.
Respond to environmental/highway emergency situations to control snow, storm water, hazardous debris, oil spills, etc. on roads, grounds and related areas.
Use traffic control techniques to control high/low speed vehicular traffic movements.
Perform preventive maintenance, operational checks, pre- and post‑walk around inspections, and make minor repairs/adjustments of assigned equipment; report damage and/or required maintenance.
Operate draw and swing bridges to permit both water and roadway traffic to pass safely.
Job Requirements
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Knowledge of preventative 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
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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify.
Applicants who meet the job requirements and who are made a conditional offer of employment must meet the physical qualifications and examination requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations to hold a commercial driver’s license, unless approved for an Intra‑State CDL Waiver.
Applicants must not have incurred four or more serious traffic violations during the previous three years as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Code.
Applicants 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.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the State of Delaware and are described on the state website.
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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.
Summary Statement
This position requires availability to work overtime as needed, during storm events and other emergency events on short notice, including situations with no advance notice. During inclement weather the position also includes snow removal responsibilities.
Essential Functions
Drive and control on/off-road equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site, including within public highway systems.
Manipulate equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls by coding computers or adjusting levers, gears, valves, switches and related controls.
Operate mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate.
Load and unload 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.
Operate 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.
Perform construction/maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as carpentry, welding, and masonry.
Respond to environmental/highway emergency situations to control snow, storm water, hazardous debris, oil spills, etc. on roads, grounds and related areas.
Use traffic control techniques to control high/low speed vehicular traffic movements.
Perform preventive maintenance, operational checks, pre- and post‑walk around inspections, and make minor repairs/adjustments of assigned equipment; report damage and/or required maintenance.
Operate draw and swing bridges to permit both water and roadway traffic to pass safely.
Job Requirements
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Knowledge of preventative 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
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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify.
Applicants who meet the job requirements and who are made a conditional offer of employment must meet the physical qualifications and examination requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations to hold a commercial driver’s license, unless approved for an Intra‑State CDL Waiver.
Applicants must not have incurred four or more serious traffic violations during the previous three years as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Code.
Applicants 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.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the State of Delaware and are described on the state website.
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