What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II (14766, Grade HT4) position at The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission?
- Do you possess the physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment?
- Do you love outside sports?
- Do you have a keen eye for detail and good decision-making skills?
- Do you enjoy collaborating with a team to achieve goals?
If this sounds like you, the Montgomery County Department of Parks – Athletic Field team located in the Southern Parks Division is the place you want to be! We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated individual to fill the role of Senior Equipment Operator.
The Southern Parks Division meets both local and regional leisure needs by providing opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities in the most densely populated areas of Montgomery County. The division manages over 200 parks, including Urban, Local, and Regional Parks. These parks employ almost 200 employees and include over 100 pieces of equipment to accomplish the Department’s mission. The Athletic Field Program is a highly energetic and qualified team focused on athletic field improvements. Reporting directly to the Park Manager, the Senior Equipment Operator will lead the Montgomery County Athletics Field Team in ensuring that the best sports fields are available for use.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 419 parks, and over 37,200 acres of parkland that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area.
Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology or status as a Veteran.
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Can work independently with minimum supervision
- Good relationship-building ability
- Flexible to work during odd hours
- Must have physical ability to stand strenuous and dangerous work environmental
- Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment
- Ability to work in teams
Knowledge:
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintenance and repair of heavy and power-driven equipment
- New methods and techniques of operation and the parts of the equipment
- Workplace safety practices
- Both manual and electronic operations
- Maryland Department of Transportation regulations and procedures for safe transportation of large vehicles and equipment on public roadways.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive and operate large trucks and trailers for equipment/material mobilization.
- Perform laser grading, equipment hauling, and turf maintenance/renovation equipment such as large aerators, top dressers, large soil improvement equipment, excavators, etc.
- Respond to signals and directions by the staff and work in coordination with them.
- Applies soil improvement products for improved soil health, turf nutrient applications, and pesticides.
- Maintain proper coordination and cooperation with the road and transport system while driving/working, so that normal activities are not disrupted.
- Operate the equipment manually and by electronic or technical methods of operation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years of landscape, turfgrass, soils, or other green industry experience.
- Maryland Certified Fertilizer Applicator.
- Maryland Certified Pesticide Applicator (Category 3C).
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
- Three years of equipment operation, including a minimum of one year of experience using heavy equipment.
- Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements at time of employment. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
- Successfully pass Commission medical examination.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
Competitive Employment Sign-on Bonus and Employee Referral Program available until June 30, 2025.
(Commensurate with education, experience, and other M-NCPPC eligibility criteria).
* A very flexible and competitive benefits package is available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/
Salary : $47,419 - $83,983
