Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Cooperstown, New York

Must be a resident of Otsego County

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Operates one or more types of specialized heavy automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operations; does related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Work involves responsibility for the efficient operation of specialized heavy automotive equipment used in the operation of other types of equipment and there is greater responsibility for the safety of others. Additional responsibility is involved for making minor repairs to equipment and for ordinary servicing. Supervision is received from the Working Supervisors who assign tasks and inspect the work in process and upon completion.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(Illustrative only) Operates power shovel, power grader, caterpillar, tractor with equipment, caterpillar loader, tractor trailer, screener, crusher construction and maintenance of highways; Operates heavy snow plow or power sander 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 in assigned equipment; Loads and unloads vehicles; Services a variety of simple manual tasks such as cleaning culverts, shoveling snow, painting and road maintenance work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a standard grade school and one year of experience in the operation of specialized or heavy motor equipment; or two years of experience in the operation of any type of automotive equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCEOF APPLICATIONS

Possession of a valid New York State CDL Class A or B license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment. The Village of Cooperstown will cover costs associated with CDL training subject to reimbursement by the employee.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CDL A or B (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person