• MD
  • $60,900–$75,000 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

CDL Operator II

Salary

$60,900.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location

Various Locations Throughout Prince Georges County, MD

Job Type

Probationary FT

Job Number

10823

Department

Public Works & Transportation

Division

Asphalt Crew

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

50069040

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Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

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 Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince Georges County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill a CDL Operator II position (Equipment Operator 2A) grade A15 in the Office of Highway Maintenance.

About the Position

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient advanced skilled operation of assigned complex light to heavy construction equipment in connection with road construction and highway maintenance tasks. Incumbents are required to train and be proficient on all pieces of required equipment. 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 requiring intermittent standing, walking, stooping, climbing. Incumbents must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. regularly. Incumbents must wear and maintain uniform and/or safety equipment such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and gloves. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the incumbents supervisor based on the position assigned. Work is performed under general supervision and may be staffed in the Office of Highway Maintenance (OHM). This position requires a Commercial Driver's License-A/B (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.

Examples of Work

  • Operates all vehicles and/or equipment designated as within the Equipment Operator II category by the Office of Highway Maintenance which are used on construction and/or maintenance work projects. These include grad all, backhoe, tractor and trailer (lowboy), dozer, mobile concrete mixer, belt loader, tree truck, motor grader, rubber-tired loader (2 cy. or larger), track loader (2 cy. or larger), vac-all, street paver (movement and operation), small loader (2.5 cy. or larger) and 12-ton vibratory roller.

  • Operates single axle dump truck, tandem wheel dump truck, 5-ton roller, leaf vacuum, tractor/mower (sickle bar, rotary, flail, radial arm, batwing), asphalt distributor hose, asphalt distributor truck, bucket truck, chipper, loader, radial arm mower, rubber tire ,loader (less than 2 cy.), skid loader, street flusher/sweeper, street paver (operation only), stump cutter, root pruner and small loader(2.5cy. or less)

  • Performs unskilled tasks such as beautification projects, litter and trash removal, and operate equipment with spreader and snowplows for snow and ice removal.

  • 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 equipment 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.

  • Perform 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 Departments 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.

  • Perform 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.

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 drivers license (CDL) with mandatory endorsements is required.
  • Candidate must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment/vehicles associated with this class of work.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One (1) year experience operating light to medium construction-based equipment.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: September 18, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: Forestville, Glendale or Brandywine Facility

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

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

  • Must successfully complete equipment/vehicle performance testing for equipment vehicles associated with this class.

  • 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.

  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee in the departments Snow and Ice Control Program and during other emergency/special activities as assigned.

  • This position is essential. 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.

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 Georges 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 Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed 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

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

01

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

  • Some high school, but did not graduate
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate/PHD/JD

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.

04

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience working as an Equipment Operator I with Prince Georges County Government?

  • Yes
  • No

05

How many years of experience operating light to heavy power equipment do you have?

  • No Experience
  • 1 Year
  • 2 Years
  • 3 Years
  • 4 Years
  • 5+ Years

06

Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.

07

Do you have at least One (1) year of experience operating light to medium construction-based equipment?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.

09

Are you willing and able to participate 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.

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Prince Georges County Government

Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, Maryland, 20774

Phone 301-883-6330

301-883-6330

Website http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/

Numbers & Facts

LocationMD
Salary$60,900–$75,000 Per Year

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