Field Equipment Technician

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation seeks skilled workers to operate heavy and light equipment and perform construction trades in challenging outdoor environments across the state. The role requires hands-on mechanical experience, tool proficiency, and robust safety awareness.

Candidates should have a two-year technical education or equivalent training, and a valid NYS driver’s license. The job involves remote terrain, potential overtime, and travel to field sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time maintenance or mechanical work experience, or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school program, or equivalent training.
• Completion of NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math, 45 hours of technical communications, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework.
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle operated.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, loaders, skid steers, etc.
• Operate light equipment such as power mowers, chain saws, drills, power saws, etc.
• Perform tasks using power and manual hand tools including saws, hammers, drills, sanders, and stationary power tools.
• Possess the ability to perform a variety of construction trades including masonry, carpentry, roofing, and electrical.
• Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License is preferred, but not required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Ability to work in remote areas

Ability to work in adverse weather

Education

Two-year technical school

Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program

Job description

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation seeks skilled workers to operate heavy and light equipment and perform construction trades in challenging outdoor environments across the state. The role requires hands-on mechanical experience, tool proficiency, and robust safety awareness.

Candidates should have a two-year technical education or equivalent training, and a valid NYS driver’s license. The job involves remote terrain, potential overtime, and travel to field sites as needed.