Motor Equipment Operator II

City of Syracuse • Syracuse, NY • 1d ago

Posting Date: 03/19/26 04/02/26 DEPARTMENT OF WATER Job Title: Motor Equipment Operator II Grade: 14 Salary: $21.90 - $22.95/hourly Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minority Applicants are encouraged to apply. City of Syracuse residency will be required. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION: The work involves responsibility for performing skilled work in the operation of moderately complex motor equipment. An employee in this classification operates heavy motor equipment with complex controls requiring a relatively high degree of skill and manipulative ability. Work of this classification is different from that of the lower classification of Motor Equipment Operator I in that the employees operate more complex and specialized equipment and are required to exercise considerably more skill and care in the operation of their equipment to perform assigned tasks. Employees are responsible for the routine maintenance of equipment and may be required to perform related manual labor. On specific assignments, work is closely supervised by a crew leader or similar supervisor; however, on routine assignments, general supervision is received. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Operates heavy construction equipment such as rollers, graders, front end loaders, tractor trailers, small (d-3) bulldozers, hydraulic extractors, sweepers, catch basin cleaners and shoulder machines. May operate pay loaders and backhoes. Loads fill and other construction materials. May operate large flatbed trucks used for transporting heavy equipment. GROWTH. DIVERSITY. OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. May operate a small caterpillar with special blade used for digging and clearing drainage ditches on marshlands for the prevention of mosquito larvae. May operate tractor-trailers in the transport of solid waste and sludge. Occasionally operates simple flatbed or dump truck and related motor equipment as work lead demands. Checks working condition of equipment; gives routine service and maintenance. May instruct and train personnel in the use and handling of specified pieces of motor equipment as directed by supervisor. In addition to all work activities listed above, also operates snow removal equipment to clear city streets of snow. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in the operation of motor equipment used in construction, repair or maintenance of roadways and other public works, or the operation of a tractor trailer. SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT: Possession of a Class A or Class B Commercial drivers license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle being operated. Eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment. Possession of Excavator Certification is required to perform excavation duties in accordance with New York State General Business Law. Certification must be obtained during the probationary period. Training will commence upon appointment. Eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment.

Qualified City employees are invited to apply for the following job vacancy. Application and/or resume, cover letter, and three work-related references should be submitted to Personnel (Personnel@syr.gov).

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