Motor Equipment Operator

Chenango County's Department of Public Works 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. The incumbent performs routine maintenance including lubrication and maintenance of equipment fluid levels. Duties of incumbents in this job title will vary by municipality. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with well-defined policies and procedures. Supervision over the work of others is not a requirement of employees in this class. Does related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of full-time paid experience or its' part-time equivalent in the operation of automotive equipment. SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS: 1. 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. 2. An appointing authority may require that a certain number of appointees to this job title 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 specific type of vehicle endorsement required and the number of appointees required to possess and maintain each specific type of vehicle endorsement will be based upon the work needs of the employing municipality. The position has a 40 hour work week and 2026 starting pay rate is $23.13 per hour and includes a full benefits package. No Civil Service examination required for permanent appointment! Position status: Non-competitive. - Health, dental and vision insurance; - Generous leave time benefits & paid holidays; - NYS Retirement Systemmembership; - 457(b) tax deferred retirement savings plan; - Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness program For applications, please visit ,.,u,n.chenangocountyny .gov/197/personnel or contact the Chenango County Human Resources and Civil Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. EEOE M/F/HN