CDL Operator I

Salary : $34,432.00 - $58,000.00 Annually

Location : Forestville, MD

Job Type : Probationary FT

Job Number : 09240

Department : Public Works & Transportation

Division : OHM-Brandywine Facility Field Support

Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Nature and Variety of Work

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.

We are Prince George's Proud!

The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a CDL Operator I ( Equipment Operator 1A ) , grade A13, in the OHM-Brandywine Facility Field Support division.

About the Position

This is skilled craftwork whereby incumbents are responsible for the safe and efficient operation and driving of light to heavy construction-based equipment. Incumbents perform manual tasks in connection with road construction, highway maintenance, and / or storm drain maintenance operations. Duties require initiative and independent judgment in the care and operation of equipment, as well as mechanical aptitude and skillful coordination of eye, hand and foot movements.

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 areaall 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 light equipment such as street sweeper, bucket truck, chipper, street flusher, belt loader, sandblaster, rubber tire roller, compressor truck, rubber tire loader, mist / straw blower, stump remover, dump truck (6 wheel), and 20-yard packer;
• Operates dump truck (single axle), crew cab dump truck (single axle), to transport personnel and materials to and from job sites, and assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment from vehicles;
• Operates air compressor, five (5) ton rollers, asphalt curb machine, tractor mower, flail mower in connection with construction or maintenance projects;
• 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; use traffic control techniques to control high / low-speed vehicular traffic movement; maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles for ensuring availability of equipment;
• Maintains records and prepare reports through the completion of daily work logs and work order forms;
• Checks vehicle daily to include interior / exterior cleaning duties, tires and air pressure, engine fluid / hydraulic fluid levels and adjusts levels to meet prescribed standards;
• Performs pre and post-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and assist crew members in performing semi-skilled tasks.
• Assists with preventive maintenance;
• Performs duties of a general laborer in maintenance and construction when not operating equipment;
• Participates as an essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities; and,
• Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
• Ability to use a computer and apply relevant software applications; and
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION, WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location : Forestville, MD

Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must :

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

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.

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

General Plan Information :

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and / or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

Group Term Life Insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Assistance Program

Health Care Flexible Spending Account

13 Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

403(b)

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness

Whole Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Legal Services

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I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify / input your highest level of education.

Do you have a valid Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory airbrake and tanker endorsements?

Do you have at least One (1) year experience operating light to medium construction-based equipment?

Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. If you have no experience, please put N / A.

Are you willing to participate as an "essential" employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program, and during other emergency / special activities as assigned?

Required Question

Salary : $34,432 - $58,000