Light Equipment Operator

The Utica City School District is seeking applications for Light Equipment Operator

Utica City School District only accepts online applications through our District website. To apply through:

The Utica City School District’s mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society.

The District’s vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

About the Utica City School District:

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64,500 city residents in an urban and multi- cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students in its 13 schools __ Proctor High School, Donovan Middle School, JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The District’s greatest asset is its diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

Elementary - The District’s elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas, aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals, instruction and curriculum to focus on research-based best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas, there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning. Students are provided with a well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

Middle School - The focus at the District’s middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level, with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science, technology, engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.

High School - Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the District’s vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming, a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum, and partnerships with post-secondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse University’s Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students. Proctor’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC), music, art and drama programs, along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics, offer additional avenues to showcase students’ talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work of this class involves
responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and care of moderately complex motor
equipment in the performance of a variety of assigned tasks. An employee in this class
is also required to perform recurring manual duties related to the operation of the
equipment, and to perform other maintenance tasks as assigned. The work is usually
performed under close supervision. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)
Operates light motorized equipment in connection with the hauling of material for road
construction and repair;

Operates a truck to transport work crew, tools and other equipment;
Operates a light truck snow plow or related snow removal equipment;
Performs minor mechanical repairs on automotive equipment;
On assignment, or trainee basis, operates a heavy truck snow plow, 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 snow,
painting, and road or sewer maintenance work.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:

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; industry and dependability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of automotive equipment operation
experience.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Eligibility for New York State

• Commercial Driver's license (CDL) at time of application. Possession of a valid
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of appointment and for duration of appointment.

Civil Service Information:

• This is a Non-Competitive Classified title;
• Fingerprinting Clearance - see additional information on our website under the Department of Human Resources
• Must comply with Civil Service Law; and,

Please Note: The Utica City School District is affiliated with the City of Utica Department of Civil Service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race , Color, Weight, National Origin , Ethnic Group, Religion, Religious Practice, Disability , Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, Veteran Status or Genetic Information.