Heavy Equipment Operator

Order#: NY1700828 Heavy Equipment Operator GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Operates one or more types of specialized automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operation; does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: These duties involve responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of specialized heavy automotive equipment used in highway repair, maintenance or construction projects. Greater skill is required than in the operation of other types of equipment and there is greater responsibility for the safety of others. Additional responsibility is involved for making minor repairs to equipment and for ordinary servicing. The work is performed under general supervision. EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) Operates heavy bulldozer, power grader, paver, backhoe, hydrocrane, power shovel, and other types of heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance of highways; Operates heavy snow plow in the clearing of roads; Operates heavy equipment in connection with cutting banks, paving roads, cutting and filling ditches, removing stumps, stripping gravel pits and related highway department tasks; May operate power chain saw in cutting down trees and trimming branches; Performs minor maintenance and repair work on assigned equipment; Loads and unloads vehicles; Performs a variety of simple manual tasks such as cleaning culverts, shoveling snow and road maintenance work. Perform cemetery burials and related tasks Perform varied tasks related to water distribution system maintenance. Grade D-Distribution System Water System Operator certification is a plus May Operate chainsaws, chippers, Arial bucket truck for tree pruning and removals CCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in the operation of specialized or heavy motor equipment or two years of experience in the operation of any type of automotive equipment or any equivalent combination of training and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Possession of an appropriate level (Class B) with air brake endorsement New York State drivers license at the time of application, and throughout employment.