POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Equipment Operator I is skilled work in the operation of farm-type or utility
tractors, dump trucks and other similar or related power equipment. A principle
responsibility of this work is the safe operation of a vehicle, not only for
the protection of the incumbent, but also for the protection of materials or equipment
hauled, as well as the safety of personnel riding with the incumbent or working
in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle operated. Responsibilities extend to
observing and reporting operational defects in the equipment and performing
preventive maintenance services. Frequently, an employee will be a member of a
construction or maintenance crew, and when the work of the crew does not
require equipment operation, an incumbent is expected to work as a laborer in
accomplishing the tasks that have been assigned to the crew. Work is appraised
relative to the care and safety with which equipment is operated as well as to
the extent of which an incumbent contributes to the production of a crew.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Operates farm-type or utility tractor with
rotary mower or said tilling equipment; operates tractor on school grounds and
on roadways, regularly lubricates tractor and equipment, changes rotary mower
blades as required;
Operates a dump truck in the hauling and
placement of maintenance materials; operates dump truck with snow plow or other
snow removal equipment; works evening and night shifts as necessary to resolve
snow emergency situations;
Operates a crew, van-type or pickup truck as
needed in the maintenance operations;
Participates with a construction or maintenance
crew in the leveling, preparation, seeding and other operations necessary for
the construction and maintenance of playground and athletic fields.
Participates with a crew in the preparation of surfaces for asphalt topping,
including driveways, playground apron extensions, roadways and similar or
related surfaces. Participates with a crew in the patching in chuckholes or
other abrasions to the surface of roads and driveways;
Participates with a crew in clearing trees or
brush; loads and unloads waste materials as well as construction and
maintenance materials, equipment and supplies; and
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Possession of an appropriate and valid
Maryland motor Vehicle Operator’s license with driving record indicating five
(5) or fewer points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated
as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of
Education vehicle (see Prince George’s County
Public School’s Bulletin P-1-88, dated July 21, 1987 and
Administrative Procedure 4111, dated December 1, 2015);
Working knowledge of the operations and
care characteristics of various trucks, utility tractors and/or other similar
or related equipment;
Working knowledge of hazards and related
safety precautions involved in the operation;
Ability to operate equipment skillfully
and safely;
Ability to detect needed repairs and to
make minor operational adjustments;
Ability to understand and to carry out
oral and written instructions;
Ability to work in harmony with the
members of a construction and maintenance crew;
Ability to carry out oral and written
instructions; and
Ability to keep routine records and to
report work performed.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED; some
experience in the operation of various trucks or related maintenance equipment;
or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle
Operator’s License (Class a Commercial Driver’s License), at time of
appointment, and a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of
which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic
violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle (see Prince
George’s County Public School’s Bulletin P-1-88, dated July 21, 1987 and
Administrative Procedure 4111, dated December 1, 2015). Note:
copy of Driver’s license record required with application.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.