EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PERMANENT)DPW STREETS

City of Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Buffalo is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate a variety of street cleaning and paving machines, perform routine maintenance, and follow work orders under supervision. The role requires operating Hi-lift, backhoe, dump trucks, and rollers, with safety as priority.

Applicants must have a current Class A or B CDL and be able to obtain certification for hi-lift and hydraulic broom within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience operating specialized equipment and vehicles.
• Current Class A or Class B CDL with airbrakes capability.
• Must complete training in hi-lift, hydraulic broom and dump truck within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including hi-lift, street sweeper, backhoe and dump trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance and report equipment problems.
• Set up safety zones and wear required safety gear.
• Follow work orders and directions from supervisor.
• Assist with snow removal, street cleaning, and related tasks.

Skills

Operate equipment

Follow directions

Adverse weather work

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Tools

Hi-lift with bucket

Hi-lift with wing plow

Hydraulic broom

Pavement rollers

Backhoe

Dump truck with plow

Job description

An Equipment Operator operates a variety of specialized equipment and vehicles used in the cleaning and/or paving of streets, grass cutting of city owned lots, etc. Incumbents perform minor maintenance work on the equipment and are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the equipment. S/he follows general directions including work orders to determine work to be done and routes to be taken, from a superior who performs periodic work inspections. Supervision may be exercised over Laborers, Laborers I and Laborer II.Performs work involving the cleaning of streets, snow removal, trash pick-up, constructions, paving and patching of streets, cutting grass and weeds in city-owned lots;

Operates a variety of specialized equipment, including but not limited, as follows:

• 1.) Hi-lift with Bucket, used to pick-up debris from street or curb;
• 2.) Hi-Lift with Wing Plow, used for removal of snow from streets;
• 3.) Hydraulic Broom (Street Sweeper);
• 4.) Grass Cutter/York Rake, used to clear lots and city-owned property;
• 5.) Pavement Rollers, used in the spreading and smoothing of asphalt for paving/repaving of city streets;
• 6.) Backhoe, used for digging concrete for street paving;
• 7.) Dump Truck (with or without a plow), Unimog, Salt Spreader, Street Flusher and other related equipment.,

• Performs minor maintenance on equipment which includes daily checking of zerk fittings and grease when necessary, draining of air brakes, checking fuel and oil levels, steam cleaning throughout, as required;
• -reports problems with equipment and documents same;
• Sets up and maintains safety zones;
• Wears safety equipment as required;
• May perform pre-test of equipment before use in accordance with directions from NYS Department of Motor Vehicles;
• Performs any task related to maintenance of vehicles/upkeep of garage;
• Performs manual work in connection with the operation of specialized regular equipment;
• Performs related duties as required.

Promotional

• (A) Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Truck Driver, Tow Truck Operator, Laborer or Grounds Worker in the competitive class for one year;
• (B) Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Laborer II, Street Repair Worker or Street Worker in the non-competitive class for two years.

In addition, all applicants must have one year of full-time experience in the operation of specialized equipment and vehicle, including a dump truck with a plow;

Note: Verification of experience, affidavit from employer, must be presented at time of filing application.

Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

Special Requirement

• 1.) Possession of a current Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles which must be presented at time of filing application and must be maintained during employment. Note: License must allow you to operate vehicles with airbrakes.
• 2.) Must successfully complete training in the operation of a hi-lift with a bucket (front end loader), hydraulic broom (street sweeper) and a dump truck with a wing plow and must obtain and present certification from the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets within six months of date of appointment.

Open Competitive

Applicants must have one year of full-time experience in the operation of specialized equipment and vehicles, including a dump truck with a plow. Note: Verification of experience, affidavit from employer, must be presented at time of filing application. Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

Special Requirement

• 1.) Possession of a current Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles which must be presented at time of filing application and must be maintained during employment. Note: License must allow you to operate vehicles with airbrakes.
• 2.) Must successfully complete training in the operation of a hi-lift with a bucket (front end loader), hydraulic broom (street sweeper) and a dump truck with a wing plow and must obtain and present certification from the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets within six months of date of appointment.

*Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the FMCSA Clearinghouse program (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382 as part of the application process for positions requiring a NYS Commercial Drivers' License

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

• Ability to operate a variety of specialized and regular automotive equipment;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions;
• Mechanical aptitude; dependability;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.