Jet Vac Equipment Operator bei Prince George's County Government, MD

About the Department

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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 highly qualified applicants to fill a 

Jet Vac Equipment Operator (Equipment Operator 2A) Grade A15 position in the Office of Storm Drain Maintenance.

This is skilled craft work whereby incumbents of this class are responsible for safely operating a jet/vacuum truck along with other motorized medium to heavy equipment and complexity for storm drain systems and to perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of related to stormwater infrastructures. A Jet-Vac Equipment Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum trucks to clean and maintain storm drains, and other underground stormwater infrastructures such as inlets and manholes. Responsibilities include performing pre-trip inspections, safely operating specialized equipment, setting up job sites, removing debris, performing routine maintenance, and documenting services via tablets/iPads. This work involves exposure to hazards, risks, or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions with exposure to the elements. Ability to lift/ slide up to 90 pounds with assistance. This includes lifting, carrying, and pulling hoses, climbing on to the unit (12' high) for set up and minor maintenance, standing, kneeling or bending for long periods of time Ability to set up and operate Vacuum Flusher truck equipment units. Must be able Incumbents must wear and maintain a uniform and/or safety equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.  Work is performed under general supervision in the Office of Storm Drain Maintenance (OSDM). This position requires a Commercial Driver’s License-A (restricted or unrestricted) and DOT card at all times. All incumbents must possess the required licensure to operate light to heavy equipment/vehicles per DOT/FMCSA

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.

Position Duties

• Operates all vehicles and/or equipment designated as within the Equipment Operator II category by the Office of Storm Drain Maintenance which are used on construction and/or maintenance work projects. These include high-pressure jet/vacuum combination truck gradall, backhoe, tractor and trailer (lowboy), dozer, mobile concrete mixer, rubber-tired loader (2 cy. or larger), track loader (2 cy. or larger). In addition to tractor, single axle dump truck, tandem wheel dump truck, tractor/mower (sickle bar, rotary, flail, radial arm, batwing), skid loader.

• Operates equipment in stormwater infrastructure construction and/or maintenance of projects by the deadlines assigned by the supervisor.
• Complies with oral and written instructions (work orders) and requests additional supervisory instructions if orders are unclear or misunderstood.
• Identifies utility lines and overhead lines prior to beginning excavation projects to avoid injuries/accidents
• Utilizes use tablet/iPad with GIS apps to determine asset attributes and fields.
• Operates keyboard driven equipment and use other automated technology to input, access and retrieve information from a laptop or desktop. Visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitors such as GIS maps.
• Maintains vehicles/equipment in good operating condition, including performing interior/exterior cleaning duties.
• Uses computer to send emails, receive, input and complete work orders in work orders/service request systems
• Maintains vehicles/equipment in good operating condition, including performing interior/exterior cleaning duties.  
• 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.
• Performs daily “walk-around” safety inspection of vehicle/equipment prior to operation.    
• Checks tires, fluid levels, lights and warning devices and completes “Vehicle Inspection Report” by checking equipment against the list of items stated on the report
• Complies with preventative maintenance schedule for assigned vehicles/equipment
• Monitors status of assigned vehicle/equipment and schedules preventative maintenance as required.
•  Operates vac-truck hopper controls, pressure relief valve, high-pressure water system with spreader and/or snowplow and effectively removes snow and ice from assigned area.
• Maintains records and prepares reports through  the completion of daily work logs and work order forms.
• Operates equipment in a manner consistent with safety protocols, maintaining the safety of crew   members and the public.
• Performs pre and post inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and assist crew members in performing semi-skilled tasks.
• Participates as an essential and critical employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and emergency weather related special operations.
• Promptly responds to assigned tasks when notified of reporting requirement for inclement weather/emergency conditions operations.
• Performs duties and tasks that may not be specifically listed but are included in the classification level typically associated with this class of work in order to meet department needs using departmental guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year as an Equipment Operator I or completion of a standard grade school course
• Two (2) years of experience operating light to heavy 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

Preferred Qualifications:

•   Two (2) years of experience operating Jet or Vacuum truck

•  Valid Class A CDL

Other Qualifications

Job Location: 

Glendale, Forestville, Brandywine

Conditions of Employment:  Upon selection, the candidate must: 

• Willingness to work outdoors in any kind of weather.

• Willingness to respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis.

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.  

• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.  

• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable. 

• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

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