Field Maintenance & Equipment Operator (CDL-A)

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

529/ABLE College Savings Programs

Job summary

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking personnel to assist in the operation and maintenance of DEC facilities, including buildings, flood control projects, wildlife management areas, fishing access sites, and forests.

You will operate equipment and power tools with a focus on safety and efficiency, and may handle highway vehicles requiring a Class A CDL upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson or equivalent combination of experience and training from technical courses in skilled trades.
• Must possess a Class A CDL and all necessary endorsements at time of hire and maintain them during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation and maintenance of DEC facilities including buildings, flood control projects, wildlife areas, fishing sites, and state forests.
• Operate equipment and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Possess ability to operate highway vehicles, including medium and heavy-duty dump trucks or stake body trucks; CDL A required upon appointment.
• Perform a variety of trades tasks such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, mowing, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Work may include operation of diverse motor equipment (dump trucks, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, mowers, tractors, etc.) and maintenance on those assets.
• Provide documentation of work performed, purchasing, fuel usage, and mileage; may supervise/train other seasonal staff.

Skills

CDL A

Equipment operation

Trades experience

Job description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking personnel to assist in the operation and maintenance of DEC facilities, including buildings, flood control projects, wildlife management areas, fishing access sites, and forests.

You will operate equipment and power tools with a focus on safety and efficiency, and may handle highway vehicles requiring a Class A CDL upon appointment.