DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of one or more @types of moderately complex motor equipment requiring a Class A or B CDL License in the performance of assigned tasks. An employee is also responsible for making minor repairs and for ordinary servicing to the equipment. The incumbent does related work as required in relation to all prerequisite positions.

Hourly pay rate is $24.55 per hour with overtime and a benefit package.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Operates a vehicle requiring both a Class A and B CDL in connection with the hauling of material and equipment for road construction and repair; Operates a truck to transport workers, tools, and other equipment; Operates snow removal equipment requiring a Class B CDL, 26,000 lbs. or more, and any other related snow removal equipment; Performs minor mechanical repairs on all automotive equipment, which includes but not limited to; adjusting brakes, changing headlights, appropriate greasing, etc. On assignment, operates power tamper, grader, power shovel, or other heavy automotive equipment; Services assigned vehicle and maintains it in clean operating condition, which includes fueling at the end of the day operations; Loads, via use of front-end loaders, and unloads trucks; When not driving, performs a variety of manual tasks such as setting grade for new culvert install, shoveling snow, painting, and road maintenance work. Road maintenance work includes but not limited to; street cleaning with Power Broom and Tractor, operation of chainsaw, job site flagging, etc.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the operation of trucks, tractors, and other @types of automotive equipment requiring a Class A or B CDL license; ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in the operation of automotive equipment requiring a New York State Class A or B CDL License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a New York State Class A or B CDL License at time of appointment.

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Motor Equipment Operator