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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 07/17/26
Applications Due07/28/26
Vacancy ID220177
NY HELPNo
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleConstruction Equipment Operator
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade08
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40391 to $49743 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address University at Albany (Grounds)
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12222
Duties Description A Construction Equipment Operator in the Grounds Department at the University is involved with the performance of laboring tasks of heavier and more complex self-propelled equipment and machinery. Such equipment includes; backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, wing plows, street sweeper/storm sewer machine etc.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
One year of experience in the operation of equipment noted as appropriate for this class and the possession of a valid New York State drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.
Appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 (OTETA). Employment cannot commence until notification for successful completion of this pre-employment testing is received. Please note that in addition to the initial testing required by OTETA, the Act further requires that the University conduct pre-assignment (promotion), reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up and return to duty drug and alcohol testing throughout the period of employment.
OPERATING NEEDS:
Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions including the full understanding and operation of using a backhoe, showing that you can dig and safely control a job site dig. Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and be subject to shift changes to accommodate snow removal needs.
Possess a valid NYS Commercial Drivers License - Class B or higher.
Additional Comments MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=202747
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources
Telephone 518-437-4700
Fax 518-437-4731
Email Address classifiedjobs@albany.edu(you must apply using the link below)
Address
Street 1400 Washington Avenue
UAB 300
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12222
Notes on ApplyingMUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=202747
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