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Construction Equipment Operator

University at Albany • Albany, NY • 2h ago

Location: Albany, NY Category: Civil Service Posted On: Tue Dec 23 2025 Job Description:

Vacancy #: WF250220

Apply by: January 3, 2026

Title: Construction Equipment Operator

Location: Grounds Department

Salary: $40,391

Grade: CSEA SG-8

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Duration: Contingent Permanent

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

One year of experience in the operation of equipment noted as appropriate for this class and the possession of a valid New York State driver's license Class B or higher required. This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment. Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators.

Appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 (OTETA). Employment cannot commence until notification for successful completion of this pre-employment testing is received. Please note that in addition to the initial testing required by OTETA, the Act further requires that the University conduct pre-assignment (promotion), reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up and return to duty drug and alcohol testing throughout the period of employment.

OPERATING NEEDS:

Ability to operate backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, wing plows, street sweeper / storm sewer machine and any other vehicles and equipment used in the regular maintenance and operations of the campus; Ability to perform the physical tasks of the position and to understand and follow simple oral or written instructions; ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor; ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and be subject to shift changes to accommodate snow removal needs; possess a valid NYS Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher required.

Additional Information:

-Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community

-Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

-Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

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