Motor Equipment Operator

Chenango County's Public Works Department has an opening for a Motor Equipment Operator . Positions with this job title are in the Chenango County Department of Public Works and in various Towns and Villages throughout Chenango County. The work involves the safe and efficient operation of a variety of motor equipment used in road and bridge maintenance and construction projects, snow and ice removal, refuse removal, and other public works activities. The incumbent is required to perform recurring manual tasks related to operation of the equipment and other Laborer duties as assigned when not operating equipment. This class differs from that of Light Motor Equipment Operator due to the more complex nature of equipment operated requiring greater skill along with increased responsibility for safety of others. Incumbents perform their duties in inclement weather conditions and in a variety of hot and cold temperatures, and are required to work additional hours when needed to perform snow and ice removal activities or to perform emergency storm damage cleanup activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of full-time paid experience or its' part-time equivalent in the operation of automotive equipment.

At time of appointment and continuing throughout employment an appointee/incumbent must possess a valid New York State Commercial Driver License B (CDL-B) or higher (CDL-A) and a driving record acceptable to the employing municipality's insurance carrier. Must possess an N (Tank), or an X (Tank and HazMat) license vehicle endorsement at the time of appointment and continuing throughout employment in the position.

The position has a 40 hour work week and 2023 starting pay rate is $20.77 per hour and includes a full benefits package.

Benefits:

Health, dental, and visioninsurance

Generous leave timebenefits and paid holidays

NYS Retirement Systemmembership

457(b) tax deferredretirement savings plan

Eligibility for federalstudent loan forgivenessprogram

For applications, please visit www.co.chenango.ny.us/personnel or contact theChenango County Personnel Department at ....

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