A Transportation Maintenance Worker provides maintenance for highway systems and state and local roads, including repairs to pavement, bridges, signs and signals; assists with clearing roads.
High School Diploma or GED One year experience in operation of road maintenance equipment
License Required:
Commercial Driver's License - CDL-B Permit or Higher Amazing Benefits package: New York State Retirement plan, Low cost Teamsters Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, paid holidays, generous paid leave policy, voluntary UNION option, uniforms provided and more.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves performing duties in connection with the safe and efficient operation of various construction vehicles, snowplows, sanders and other public works maintenance equipment. The incumbent also performs manual duties related to street and highway maintenance, as well as other public works activities. The work is performed under general supervision. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Operates motor equipment such as: double axle dump trucks (may have snow removal equipment attached), tractors (may have rotary mower attached), high pressure street flusher, tilt trailer and other types of motor equipment used in the construction and maintenance of streets, highways and other public works projects; Performs routine motor equipment maintenance such as checking automotive fluids, tires, lights, etc. on assigned equipment; Performs manual road patching, sets guard rails and posts cuts/trims trees, bushes and weeds as well as flags traffic in connection with street and highway maintenance; Performs a variety of manual tasks; May, on assignment, operate other types of automotive equipment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of assigned construction vehicles, snow removal equipment and other public works maintenance equipment; Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; Willingness to respond to emergencies and perform overtime work; Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions; Mechanical aptitude; Dependability; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. How to
Apply:
Broome County Government Employees Application for Employment http://www.gobroomecounty.com/sites/default/files/dept/personnel/pdfs/ExamApp.pdf Accompanied by a Letter of Interest Email windsorgarage@echoes.
net or mail applications to:
Michael Kithcart, Highway Superintendent Town of Windsor Highway Department 174 Chapel Street PO Box 369 Windsor, NY 13865
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applications can be picked up at The Windsor Town Hall 124 Main Street Windsor, NY; The Windsor Highway Garage 174 Chapel Street Windsor, NY or printed online at www.windsorny.org
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.50 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
