Seasonal CDL Operator

Prince George's County, MD Government • MD, US • 2m ago

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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.

The Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Seasonal CDL Operator (Equipment Operator 1G), Grade G13 position, in the Office of Highway Maintenance.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

About the Position
The Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill multiple Seasonal CDL Operator positions. These are additional staff support positions and will be filled temporarily for the 2026 Snow and Ice Season. Hours will vary depending on the needs of the department and weather conditions. Employees will be expected to work over-time, if needed.

This is skilled craft work whereby incumbents of this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of light equipment and/or motor vehicles. Incumbents perform manual tasks in connection with road construction, highway maintenance, storm drain maintenance and/or landfill operations. Assignments are outlined in detail by supervisor and standard procedures are followed 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. This position requires a Commercial Driver’s License -A/B (restricted or unrestricted) and DOT card at all times.

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 area - all 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

SEASONAL CDL OPERATOR (CLASS A/ B License) - COMMON DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS

SPECIFIC DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS

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.
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.

Qualifications

Completion of a standard grade school course.
One (1) year experience operating light power equipment.
A valid Class A, Class B or equivalent commercial driver's license (CDL) with mandatory endorsements is required upon appointment in order to perform job-related duties and responsibilities.
Candidate must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment/vehicles associated with this class of work.
Must have a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

Job Location: Multiple Locations: Brandywine, Glendale, Forestville

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Submit a current Motor Vehicle Administration report that reflects a satisfactory driving record.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test.
Random drug tests will be conducted upon employment.
Wear required safety equipment, shoes and uniforms while on duty.
Possess and maintain a valid Class “A” or "B" license.
Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and participate as an essential employee in the Department's snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency special activities as assigned.

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 dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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 EmployerCommitted 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:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services