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Herkimer County Large Motor Equipment Operator Seasonal in Herkimer, New York
NY1527034
Large Motor Equipment Operators (Seasonal)
Additional $2.00 per hour if running low boys
Position Type: Seasonal, Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
Employment Period: Mid-April to End of October 2025
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Operates one or more types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operation; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and care of moderately complex motor equipment in the performance of assigned tasks. An employee in this class is also required to perform recurring manual duties related to the operation of the equipment and road maintenance work. Employees in this class may also be responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled automotive repair work. The work is usually performed under close supervision.
EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative only): -Operates a truck in connection with the hauling of material for road construction and repair; -Operates a truck to transport workmen, tools and other equipment; -Operates a snowplow or related snow removal equipment; -Performs semi-skilled mechanical repairs on automotive equipment; -On assignment, operates bulldozer, grader, power shovel or other heavy automotive equipment; -Services assigned vehicle and maintains it in clean condition; -Loads and unloads trucks; -Performs a variety of simple manual tasks, such as cleaning culverts, shoveling, painting, and a variety of tasks related to road maintenance work; -Acts as flagman on highway maintenance or construction projects.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of the operation of trucks, tractors, and other types of automotive equipment; ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; dependable; good physical condition.
Additional Benefits:
- $75.00 Boot Allowance
- $225.00 Equipment Allowance
- Vacation, personal time, and sick time available.
- NYS retirement benefits.
- Health insurance available.
- Paid CDL training on-site (restrictions apply).
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of experience in the operation of automotive equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State commercial drivers license (CDL) at the time of appointment.
To apply: Interested applicants should complete the civil service application and return it, in-person to the Highway Department, located at 313 Third Ave Herkimer, NY 13350. Application can be found here: https://www.herkimercountyny.gov/download/document.php?docid=324