Construction Equipment Operator II

Mycivilservice; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

NYS Retirement

Job summary

Dutchess County Department of Public Works-Highway is seeking a permanent Construction Equipment Operator II. You will operate all construction equipment and perform related manual duties under general supervision, with some supervisory responsibilities and possible varied hours.

The position requires two years of automotive equipment operation (one year in construction equipment) and a valid New York State Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, plus the ability to obtain a Class A CDL by

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience operating automotive equipment, with at least one year on construction equipment.
• Ability to operate all construction equipment and perform some supervisory duties.
• Willingness to perform related manual duties and basic equipment servicing.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment as assigned in the Highway Division.
• Perform related manual duties and routine equipment servicing as needed.
• Potentially supervise other workers on specific tasks.

Skills

Two years automotive equipment use

One year construction equipment use

Ability to supervise tasks

Job description

Construction Equipment Operator IIDutchess County Department of Public Works-Highway

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 all construction equipment in the department. Employees in this class are also required to perform related manual duties, and simple or routine servicing of their equipment. This class differs from Construction Equipment Operator I by virtue of the operation of all construction equipment and by virtue of performing some supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed under general supervision. Incumbents may be required to work hours other than the normal work week. To view a complete list of job duties. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of experience in the operation of automotive equipment, one of which shall have been in the operation of construction equipment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Special Requirement:

1. 1. Candidates must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement at time of application and to maintain position. Candidates must obtain a NYS Class A CDL by the completion of any probation period. These licenses must 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.
2. 2. Incumbents must obtain certification in first-aid training within six (6) months of appointment. Such certification must remain valid to maintain position.

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.

Benefits:

Dutchess County offers a diverse working environment and generous benefits package.

• 13 paid holidays
• paid time off
• comprehensive health
• dental and vision insurance
• NYS Retirement

Recruitment will be posted until filled.

An EEO/AA Employer