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Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)

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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

HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR HOURS
Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM- position will require some weekend and overtime hours. •Position placement contingent upon pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.•
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either:
(A) One (1) year of experience in the operation of specialized or heavy motor equipment; OR (B) Two (2) years of experience in the operation of mechanical automotive equipment.
NOTE:
Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Eligibility for New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of appointment and throughout duration of appointment.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work of this class involves responsibility for the efficient operation of specialized heavy automotive equipment used in maintenance and construction projects. Greater skill is required than in the operation of lighter types of equipment and there is greater responsibility for the safety to others. Additional responsibility is involved for making minor repairs to equipment and for ordinary servicing. Supervision is received from a superior, who assigns tasks and inspects the work in process and upon completion. The vehicle operator may be required to perform maintenance tasks or to supervise a crew as a special assignment. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
(Illustrative Only) Operates power shovel, bulldozer, power grader, roller, tractor trailer, caterpillar tractor with equipment, and other types of heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance of highways; Operates heavy snow plow in the clearing of roads; Operates heavy equipment in connection with cutting banks, cutting and filling ditches, removing stumps, stripping gravel pits and related highway department tasks; Performs minor maintenance and repair work on assigned equipment; Loads and unloads vehicles; Services a variety of simple manual tasks such as cleaning culverts, shoveling snow, painting and road maintenance work; On assignment, leads a maintenance crew.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy automotive equipment; ability to service and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; dependability.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.00 - $26.24 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person