Equipment Operator II - Prince George's County Government, MD

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.
 

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The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Equipment Operator II, grade A15, in the Resource Recovery Division.
 

About the Position

This is skilled craft work whereby incumbents of this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of moderately complex equipment.  Incumbents perform manual tasks in connection with landfill operations.  The work requires considerable skill in manipulating moderately complex equipment with constant attention to safety of operation.  Assignments are outlined in detail by supervisor and standard procedures are followed.  The work is inspected periodically for safe and efficient operation.  There may be occasions when incumbents in this class will lead lower-level equipment operators and laborers.

About the Agency

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).