Heavy Motor Equipment Operator at Village Of Yorkville in Yorkville, New York

Job Description:

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive
SALARY (GRADE): $40,166 (17B) Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2024
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work of this class involves responsibility for the
efficient operation of specialized heavy automotive equipment used in maintenance and construction projects.
Greater skill is required than in the operation of lighter types of equipment and there is greater responsibility for
the safety to others. Additional responsibility is involved for making minor repairs to equipment and for ordinary
servicing. Supervision is received from a superior, who assigns tasks and inspects the work in process and
upon completion. The vehicle operator may be required to perform maintenance tasks or to supervise a crew
as a special assignment. The incumbent does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.
Either:
(A) One (1) year of experience in the operation of specialized or heavy motor equipment; OR

(B) Two (2) years of experience in the operation of mechanical automotive equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Eligibility for New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application. Possession
of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher without airbrake restriction at the time
of appointment and throughout duration of appointment.

2. Eligibility for One Person Plowing (OPP) certification at time of appointment and possession of One
Person Plowing (OPP) Certificate within one (1) year from appointment date and maintained
throughout duration of appointment.

3. Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require access to transportation to meet
field work requirements in a timely and efficient manner.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time requirements.

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**

*If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.

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