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Town of Malta

Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay: $26.25/hr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Malta, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

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

JOB SUMMARY

Operates one or more types of highway equipment, especially snow plow equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with the maintenance and repair of Town roads, highways, parks and other facilities and perform any other job related duties that might be requested by the Highway Superintendent. Applicant should be aware that all Highway Department employees are subject to being on call and reachable due to the nature of the department's operations. (ie: snow storms, ice storms, flooding, windstorms). Must be able to report to work within 35 minutes when called in.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in the operation of specialized or heavy motor equipment; or two years of experience in the operation of some type of automotive equipment or construction equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Required to have a NYS Commercial Driver's License or must successfully receive a NYS Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.25 per hour

Benefits:

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

License/Certification:

Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Malta, NY 12020 (Required)

Work Location:

In person