EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

POSITION

Equipment Operator

I DEPARTMENT

Albany County Department of Public Works SALARY:

$46,998 WORK

LOCATION & HOURS

Berne, Knox, Coeymans, or Westerlo; 7:30am—4:30pm

BENEFITS

► Generous Paid Time-Off ► NYS Retirement System ► Work-Life Balance ► Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing ► Tuition Reimbursement ► Public Service Loan Forgiveness

DESCRIPTION

Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating dump trucks to haul sand, gravel, cement, stone, dirt, and other materi- als on highway construction projects. During the winter, this position will operate truck to spread sand or salt on icy roads, hauling snow to a dumping point, and plowing snow. Other jobs include making minor repairs to trucks, construction pro- jects, and driving a power tractor for mowing grass. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER:

One (1) year of experience in the operation of a truck requiring a Class B license to operate.

NOTE:

One (1) year of public works experience can be substituted for the one (1) year experience in the operation of a truck requiring a Class B license to operate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

•Eligibility and possession of a CDL Class B License with no air brake restrictions issued by the New York State De- partment of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment, •In Albany County Department of Public Works, the operator must be able to operate a standard transmission. License cannot indicate an E restriction.

POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Erica Vitetta Erica.vitetta@albanycountyny.gov