Motor Equipment Operator - DPW

City of Kingston
  • Kingston, New York
  • $58,101
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Motor Equipment Operator - DPW.

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE CITY OF KINGSTON NY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT
2021 Amended Employment Application.xlsx. Resumes will not be accepted. 

General Statement of Duties: Operates one or more types of equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operations; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of The Class: This is recurring manual work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of various types of motor equipment. The work is performed under general supervision. Supervision may be exercised over the activities of helpers and laborers.

Examples of Work (Illustrative only):
  • Operates a truck in connection with the removal of snow, refuse and garbage, recycling and in the transportation of stone gravel and supplies.
  • Operates a truck with snowplow or other attachments.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on Department equipment.
  • Performs manual labor, such as loading trucks, digging ditches, cleaning culverts, mowing, trimming, etc.
  • May supervise a small group of laborers as specific tasks require.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
  • Good knowledge of the operation of trucks and other automotive equipment.
  • Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Must report to emergencies within a thirty-minute time frame.
  • Dependability.
  • Good physical condition.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma and a valid New York State Driver’s license at time of application. 

Special Requirement for Employment: Must have a valid New York State drivers’ license Class B CDL with air brakes and a tanker endorsement and maintain throughout employment.

Special Requirements for Acceptance of Employment: 
  • Ability to Pass a D.O.T. pre-employment drug screen and physical.
  • Ability to pass a skills test (road test).
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. 
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations. 
  • Must be 18 years or older with a clean Driver’s License at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Numbers & Facts

LocationKingston, New York
Salary$58,101

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Recyclingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Road Testsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • United States Department of Transportation (DOT)unmatched

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