Posting number: 202600252
Department: Water Distribution (Utilities)
Job classification: Equipment Operator I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works
The City of Annapolis is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious individual to serve as Equipment Operator I This role is the entry-level classification in the Equipment Operator series, performing skilled craft work involved in the safe and efficient operation of light to medium-duty power equipment, motor vehicles, hand and power tools, and routine maintenance for public works projects.
Incumbents in this class work under close supervision with limited initial latitude for independent judgment, routinely assisting senior operators on complex assignments.
This position serves as an excellent foundational stepping stone for career advancement to Equipment Operator II, offering cross-training across street, utility, and municipal infrastructure systems in strict compliance with applicable safety codes, regulations, and City ordinances.
Equipment Operation: Operates a variety of light, medium, and heavy power equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders, mechanized broom sweepers, side-arm mowers, jet vacuum trucks, road graders, man-lifts, brush chippers, mowers, jackhammers, and small tools to maintain streets, utility networks, and public grounds.
Material Transport & Handling: Transports, loads, and unloads heavy equipment, construction materials, supplies, and debris to and from job sites safely.
Preventative Maintenance: Washes, services, inspects, and makes minor field adjustments or repairs to assigned equipment; promptly reports major mechanical defects or repair needs to supervisors.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Monitors on-site operations to ensure health and safety requirements are met in accordance with departmental, National, and City safety standards.
Safety Training Participation: Actively participates in required safety training programs, including confined space entries, trench/excavation working safety, and hazardous materials handling.
Seasonal & Emergency Operations: Participates in seasonal operations, including winter snow removal, salting, storm cleanup, and emergency road clearing, which may require evening, weekend, or holiday response.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment & Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of principles, techniques, and operating requirements for light power and medium-duty equipment, as well as applicable transportation regulations, National codes, and City ordinances.
Safety & Hazard Standards: Knowledge of safe material handling procedures, hazardous material protocols, trench safety, and occupational health standards.
Computer Tech Capabilities: Familiarity with applicable computer technology and software applications used in departmental assignments and record keeping.
Operational Skill: Skill in the safe, precise operation and basic field maintenance of assigned tools and equipment.
Communication & Relationships: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, department heads, contractors, and the public; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Education: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating light power and medium-duty motor equipment relevant to public works or construction assignments.
Mandatory Licensure & Special Requirements:
Driver’s License: Possession of a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the State of Maryland (or equivalent) with mandatory endorsements required for assigned equipment (e.g., dump trucks, street sweepers, jet vacuum trucks).
CDL Maintenance: Maintenance of a valid CDL is a strict condition of employment for this job class.
Employment Conditions & Working Environment
Judgment & Adaptability: Exercising sound judgment within established operating procedures to adapt to shifting field traffic, weather extremes, utility line obstacles, and road conditions.
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed outdoors in field environments across the city under varying weather conditions, supplemented by occasional office reporting.
Schedule: Standard work shifts, with required flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet seasonal, project, or emergency response demands.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Annapolis Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment against any person seeking employment or employed in the civil service because of any consideration of political or religious affiliation or belief, race, color, sex, age, family status, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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Annapolis is a municipal corporation of the State of Maryland, possessing home rule powers since 1954. First settled in 1649 by Puritans fleeing Virginia, the City was chartered in 1708 and served as the capital of the United States when the Congress met there in 1783-1784. The City serves as both the State capital and the county seat for Anne Arundel County.
Annapolis is situated on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River. The City has been the home of St. John's College since 1696 and the United States Naval Academy since 1845.
The City covers an area of approximately eight square miles. The population in 2020 was approximately 40,000. The Naval Academy constitutes a Federal enclave within the City, but is not within the corporate limits of Annapolis.
The handsome buildings of historic Annapolis, including the Maryland State House and the Naval Academy, dominate the appearance of the City. Additionally, there are a number of contemporary state and county office buildings that have been designed in keeping with the prevailing Georgian architecture of the community. Because of the number of residential structures of significant historic and architectural value for which Annapolis is famous, private and public groups have joined together to retain the historic atmosphere of the community in keeping with modern urban requirements.
The City is governed by a City Council that comprises the Mayor and eight Alderpersons. The Mayor is elected citywide and may serve no more than two consecutive four–year terms. The Alderpersons are elected by ward and have no term limits.
The City has independent jurisdiction over streets, street lighting, refuse collection, police, recreation and parks, harbor, parking, public transportation, fire suppression and emergency services, planning and zoning, water production and distribution, and wastewater collection.
