The Town of Coeymans is looking to fill multiple Equipment Operator 1 positions within the Highway Department. A CDL is required for these positions. Please contact or stop in to Coeymans Town Hall 2524 US Route 9w to get an application Starting hourly rate: $27.13 BENEFITS - PAID

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APPLICATION:

chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://coeymans.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Town-of-Coeymans-Application-for-Employement.pdf This is routine work in the operation of the less complex types of automotive equipment and in the performance of related manual tasks. An employee in this class is responsible for operating a single chassis vehicle, frequently with mechanical attachments requiring the manipulation of simple controls on the vehicle and attachment. Supervision may be exercised over a small crew working with vehicle. Employees normally receive close supervision and detailed instructions except when performing routine or repetitive assignments. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

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 his 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 garbage, drives slowly along street while laborer walking beside truck picks up garbage and loads it in body of vehicle; 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.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

Good knowledge of the principles of automotive equipment operation; working knowledge of the geography of area served and traffic laws of New York State; Working knowledge of the component parts of automotive vehicles; Skill in operating a single chassis truck, or a type of automotive equipment of equal complexity, safely and efficiently in traffic and under adverse conditions climatic conditions; Ability to service and to make minor repairs to motor vehicles; Ability to perform heavy labor for prolonged periods under adverse climatic conditions; Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.