Construction Equipment Operator I

Mycivilservice; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutchess County Department of Public Works – Highway Division is seeking a Construction Equipment Operator. The role involves operating smaller to moderately complex construction equipment and performing routine manual tasks under supervision, ensuring safety and economical operation.

A valid New York Class B CDL with tanker endorsement is required at application and maintained for the position. A fingerprint background check is required for some appointments, with a mandatory license copy at

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the operation of automotive or construction equipment.
• Candidate must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver's license at time of application and to maintain position; endorsement for tanker vehicles required and no restrictions beyond those related to medical conditions.
• A copy of the current valid license is required at time of application in order to be considered for appointment.
• Fingerprinting background investigation is required before appointment for some positions; fee accompanies each request.
• Dutchess County offers a diverse working environment with extensive benefits including NYS Retirement and paid holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate small to moderately complex construction equipment.
• Perform manual duties on a routine basis.
• Work under general supervision to carry out assignments safely and economically.

Skills

Construction equipment operation

CDL license

Job description

Construction Equipment Operator IDutchess County Department of Public Works – Highway Division

This is a permanent non-competitive position in the Dutchess County Department of Public

Works-Highway Division. This is a skilled laborer position responsible for the operation of

moderately complex construction equipment. Employees in this class are also required to

perform manual duties on a routine basis. This class differs from Construction Equipment

Operator II by virtue of the operation of small scale or less complex equipment. Work is

performed under the general supervision of a superior and employees are expected to carry out

their assignments in a safe and economical fashion. Incumbents may be required to work hours

other than the normal work week.To view a complete list of job duties, click here.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:One year of experience in the operation of automotive or construction equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Candidates must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Drivers license at time of

application and to maintain position. Dutchess County D.P.W. requires that this license contain a

CDL endorsement for tanker vehicles and contain no restrictions other than those relating to

personal physical conditions. Such restrictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis for

compatibility with job duties and will not be an automatic bar to employment.

**A copy of the current valid license is required at time of application in order to be able to

be considered for appointment.**SPECIAL NOTE: Applicants for positions that require driving a commercial motor vehicle

(CMV) at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion,

alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period

of employment. Applicants will also be asked to sign forms for release of information from

previous employers in all cases where driving a CMV was one of your functions. Failure to sign

will prevent this employer from using you as a CMV driver.

FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an

appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division

of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is

due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.

Dutchess County offers a diverse working environment and generous benefits package

including 13 paid holidays, paid time off, comprehensive health, dental and vision

insurance, and NYS Retirement.

An EEO/AA Employer