Construction Equipment Operator

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Construction Equipment Operator The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade Hourly The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $19.33 to $19.33 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 5% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Other (see below) If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 6 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Delaware The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 65561 State Highway 10 The city where the vacancy is located. City Stamford The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12167 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Perform critical maintenance and rehabilitation work on infrastructure and facilities, including campgrounds, boat launch facilities, offices, flood control facilities, recreational facilities, road systems, vehicles, foot trails, utilities, bridges and dams. These activities are essential to ensuring the protection of the public health and safety. Must have a working knowledge of construction best practices and techniques along with experience operating dump trucks, tractor trailer's, bull dozer's, excavators, front end loaders as well as small equipment including chain saws, power tampers, etc. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment which may include bulldozers, excavators, front end loaders, etc. Must possess a valid class B CDL with air brake endorsement upon hire. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2026, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain. Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Must possess a valid Class B CDL at time of hire with appropriate endorsements and no airbrake restriction. Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Heath Boomhower The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone ... The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax ... Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address ... Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 625 Broadway The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12233 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #25-193178 on your resume or it may not be accepted.