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Frederick County Local Government
Motor Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$58,766 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and dependable Motor Equipment Operator to join Frederick County's Sanitary District team. In this hands-on role, you will operate and maintain a variety of heavy and light equipment to support the construction, maintenance, and repair of County infrastructure. As a Motor Equipment Operator, you will: Operate a dump truck, front-end loader and attachments, bobcat and attachments, pickup with snowplow and hopper, heavy roller, backhoe in maintenance and construction of roads, and a tractor with sickle bar - rotary cutter; and use various hand and power tools. Service and make repairs and adjustments on equipment. When not operating heavy equipment, operate lighter equipment or train other operators. Perform manual labor as directed by the manager or his/her designee. Perform related duties as assigned. Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Two (2) years' experience in the operation of motorized and heavy equipment. Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Thorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment. Must be available for emergency call-outs and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.