Equipment Operator I Highway Department

NYS CDL Class A or B with Air Brakes REQUIRED

The Town of Bethlehem is seeking candidates for an Equipment Operator I in our Highway Department. Primary duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Operates dump truck hauling sand gravel cement stone dirt and other materials on highway construction projects;
• Operates truck in spreading sand or salt on icy roads; hauling snow to a dumping point; plows snow with a blade attached to a truck;
• May perform traffic control and flagging duties when required;
• Performs manual task on highway construction and maintenance work;
• Hauls material from storage yard to various locations where street repair crews are working and may be required to help load and unload truck;
• Operates truck collecting yard debris;
• Drives power tractor with grass mowing attachments on the shoulder of roads and in parks;
• Seasonal activities may include the assignment to building construction projects;
• Washes lubricates and services truck with water gas and oil and makes minor repairs.

Candidates must possess a valid NYS Commercial Drivers License Class A or B with air brakes AND shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a vehicle which requires a Class A or B license.

The Town of Bethlehem offers a competitive salary along with other benefits which include paid vacation holidays sick leave medical and dental insurance and New York State Retirement.

The current salary range for this position is: $54579 - $66754

Interested candidates should either send their completed resume to:

Required Experience:

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