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Town of Ballston

Motor Equipment Operator

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $29.40/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Ballston Spa, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$59,632 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Town of Ballston Job Vacancy Announcement Motor Equipment Operator The Town of Ballston is seeking to fill one (1) full-time position for a Motor Equipment Operator in the Water & Sewer and Highway Departments. This is a non-competitive class position, but the successful candidates must meet the minimum qualifications established by the Saratoga County Department of Human Resources (see below).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates an excavator, heavy-duty paving roller, backhoe, front end loader, bulldozer, sweeper, road grader and other types of heavy equipment; Operates heavy duty trucks, or trailer trucks in connection with the transporting or collection of large quantities of materials or heavy-duty supplies; Climb, trim, fell and remove trees. Position will be responsible for operating a chainsaw and bucket truck, oversee ground hands, chipping, and performing highly skilled work on trees; Plows snow, and is available for call-in to plow snow during the winter months; Performs manual labor, such as assisting in the loading of trucks, digging, cleaning culverts, repairs water mains, and assists and performs related work with the water department; Makes minor repairs and assists in maintaining automotive equipment; Must be available for afterhours call-in and must respond within a reasonable time; Perform additional duties, as directed by the Highway Superintendent / Water Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications:

At time of appointment, the candidate must at least be in possession of a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver's License, certified to operate commercial equipment within the boundaries of New York State with required endorsements. Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred. This is a Union covered position. Starting pay for this position will be $29.40/hr.

Submission Requirements:

Applicants must complete a Town of Ballston job application and submit via email, mail, or in-person to: Joe Whalen, Highway & Water Superintendent 323 Charlton Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (518) 490-2725

Submission Deadline:

September 15, 2026 The Town of Ballston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $29.40 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person