Fleet & Equipment Operator – Diverse Vehicles & Benefits

The New York Botanical Garden

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 53,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation Days
12 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days
Health Coverage
401K
Pension Plan

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to manage a broad fleet, transport staff and materials, and perform heavy equipment tasks as needed. The role involves outdoor work in varying conditions and responsibility for safety, paperwork, and routine maintenance.

Applicants must have a NYS driver’s license, be able to lift 50 lbs, and pass a practical exam; CDL medical certification is required where applicable. Full-time schedule and union position in New York.

Qualifications

  • Must pass a practical exam.
  • Must possess a New York State Driver’s License.
  • Experience operating construction equipment such as backhoe or wheeled front end loader preferred.
  • Maintain medical certification per CDL requirements.
  • Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and weather emergencies may be required.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Operates all types of vehicles including fleet vehicles and trucks with/without trailers.
  • Loads, offloads, and transports materials and plants to various locations.
  • Drives staff to off-site events.
  • Operates heavy equipment for snow and debris removal.
  • Conducts routine maintenance and reports defects.
  • Transports collectors and coin boxes as needed.
  • Picks up supplies from vendors.
  • Performs errands and delivers mail when not driving.

Skills

Driver's license
Manual labor
Seasonal weather work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe/Front end loader
Forklift
Snow removal equipment

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to manage a broad fleet, transport staff and materials, and perform heavy equipment tasks as needed. The role involves outdoor work in varying conditions and responsibility for safety, paperwork, and routine maintenance.

Applicants must have a NYS driver’s license, be able to lift 50 lbs, and pass a practical exam; CDL medical certification is required where applicable. Full-time schedule and union position in New York.

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