MILLWRIGHT HELPER (PROVISIONAL)

MILLWRIGHT HELPER (PROVISIONAL)

Salary

$51,865.92 - $59,006.88 Annually

Location

Buffalo, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

POSTING

Department

BUFFALO SEWER AUTH

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Fee

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Millwright Helper performs semi-skilled work in connection with the upkeep and repair of machines and equipment. This is semi-skilled manual labor work involving the maintenance and upkeep of plant equipment. Work is performed under immediate supervision of a Millwright and directions are received as the work progresses. Incumbents have no supervisory responsibilities.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in installing, dismantling and moving machines, conveyors and other equipment;

Assists in the layout and set-up of machines and mechanical equipment;

Assists in keeping machines and equipment in operating order;

Operates hoists, trucks and other equipment used in the performance of plant maintenance tasks;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Promotional:

Applicants must have continuous and permanent status as a Laborer II for two years in the non-competitive class in the Buffalo Sewer Authority.

All applicants must have one year of full-time experience in the upkeep and repair of machines and equipment.

Open Competitive

One year of full-time experience in the upkeep and repair of machines and equipment

Both Open Competitive and Promotional

NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience

requirements.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

Additional Information

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of the trade;

Mechanical aptitude;

Ability to understand and carry out instructions;

Good motor, hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential

Employer City of Buffalo