Summary Statement
This position must be available to work overtime as needed and during storm events and other emergency events on short notice and in some cases no advance notice. During inclement weather this position also includes snow removal responsibilities.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Drives and controls on/offroad equipment to haul supplies to and from the work site. This may include public highway systems.
- Manipulates equipment with integrated mechanical hydraulic and electronic systems/controls by coding computers and or adjusting levers gears valves switches and related controls.
- Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig ditch slope strip grade backfill mow and clear and excavate.
- Loads and unloads rock debris earth trees and materials such as abrasives deicing chemicals/hazardous material using hands loaders trucks handtruck forklift dollylift 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 control high/low speed vehicular traffic movements.
- Performs preventive maintenance operational checks pre and post walk around inspections and makes minor repairs/adjustments of assigned equipment; reports damage and /or required maintenance.
- May operate draw and swing bridges to permit both water and roadway traffic to pass safely.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements for Equipment Operator I
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment which includes 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 Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Conditions of Hire
The applicant must agree as a requirement of employment to obtain DelDOT certification on 6 Wheel Dump Truck 101 and Tractor with Mover 102 within the initial 90day probationary period.
Preemployment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo preemployment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
DelDOT Medical Exam: Applicants who meet thejob requirementsfor the position and who are made a conditional offer of employment shall be required to meet the physical qualifications and examination requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations to hold a commercial drivers license unless they are approved for either an IntraState CDL Waiver of a Federal Waiver or Exemption. In addition applicants must not have incurred four or more serious traffic violations during the previousthree years as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Code. The Department of Transportation will obtain driving record information maintained by the Division of Motor Vehicles for the precedingthree year period.
As a condition ofhire you 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 90day probationary period.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicableterms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our
Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employmentbased sponsorship. Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
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Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by callingor by visiting . You may also callor email for additional applicant services support.
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.