Equipment Operator Apprentice, Grade 11

Full Time
Gaithersburg, MD
Posted
Job description
There are multiple current vacancies. This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.
This position is ONLY filled at the Equipment Operator Apprentice level, Grade 11, with a salary range of $37,924 to $59,506. There is a non-competitive promotional opportunity to an Equipment Operator, Grade 14, with a salary range of $42,577 to $68,130.
The salary range provided is for information purposes only. All candidates hired from this recruitment will be hired at the entry salary.
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is seeking an Equipment Operator Apprentice for the Division of Highway Services.
This is entry level semi-skilled work involving the use of hand tools (shovels, rakes, lutes, picks, mattocks, tampers, etc.) small gasoline power equipment (push and commercial walk behind mowers, weed cutters, edgers, plate tampers, chain saws, pole saws, air compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, concrete mixers, concrete saws, trenchers, etc.) and the operation of 26,000-35,000 GVW dump trucks to perform basic highway construction maintenance related tasks. Knowledge of baseline characteristics of assigned vehicles/equipment and ability to effectively and safely operate and perform operator-level general inspections and preventive maintenance tasks on them. Knowledge of applicable Motor Vehicle Administration and highway regulations for safe, legal operation of the vehicles/equipment used.
The individual selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee." Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave. This individual selected is REQUIRED to work overtime during inclement weather situations and emergencies, which may include overnight stays.
The work involves moderate physical effort This is required to perform manual labor tasks that include pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as occasionally transporting heavy loads over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, or intermittently pushing, pulling, and lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.
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Additional Employment Information

Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov to discuss possible accommodations.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience : None.

Education : Ability to read and write and carry out oral and written instructions in English.

Equivalency : None.

Physical Ability :

  • Moderate physical effort is required to perform manual labor tasks that include pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as occasionally transporting heavy loads over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, or intermittenly pushing, pulling, and lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability and willingness to perform work for prolonged periods in severe weather and under adverse road conditions.
LICENSE :

At Time of Employment Application :
  • Must possess and maintain at all times a valid Class "B" Commerical Driver's License or an Instructional Permit for Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by state of residence.
First Day of Employment :
  • Must possess and maintain at all times a valid Class "B" Commerical Driver's License or an Instructional Permit for Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by state of residence.
Upon Completion of Probationary Period :
  • Must possess and maintain at all times a valid Class "B" (or equivalent) Commerical Driver's License (CDL) issued by state of residence.

Preferred Criteria
There are no preferred criteria for this position .
All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified", placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
Minimum Salary 37924 Maximum Salary 59506 Currency USD

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