Fleet & Heavy Equipment Operator (Union)

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

Sick Days

Job summary

New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to operate front end loaders, plows, trailers, and other heavy equipment with GVW over 18,000 pounds, transporting garden officials and materials as needed.

Under general supervision, your duties include driving, loading, and moving materials, and assisting with snow removal and maintenance. The role is a full-time union position with health coverage, vacation, holidays, and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Must pass a practical exam.
• Must possess a Driver’s License valid in the State of New York.
• Experience operating Construction Equipment such as Backhoe and or wheeled front end loader preferred.
• Ability to maintain medical certification per Commercial Driver’s License requirements.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and weather emergencies.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates all types of vehicles, including fleet vehicles, passenger cars, trams, trucks with plows, forklift, front end loaders, and trucks with trailers. Drives a truck or fleet vehicle carrying employees and materials to and from work locations.
• Loads, offloads, and transports materials, equipment, and plants to locations within and outside the garden.
• Picks up supplies, materials, and plants from vendors.
• Drives NYBG staff to off-site events.
• Operates heavy equipment in the removal of snow and debris. Assist in the removal of heavy trees and shrubs.
• Operates equipment utilized in the Green Materials Recycling Area including, but not limited to, Diamond Z Tub Grinder, Soil / Compost Screener.
• Schedules and performs routine maintenance on all vehicles and equipment. Checks overall condition of vehicles and reports any noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle to the supervisors.
• Checks the tires, oil and fuel of the vehicle.
• Checks vehicle to see that lights, horn, and brakes appear to be operating properly.
• Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Changes tires or wheels, as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to operate front end loaders, plows, trailers, and other heavy equipment with GVW over 18,000 pounds, transporting garden officials and materials as needed.

Under general supervision, your duties include driving, loading, and moving materials, and assisting with snow removal and maintenance. The role is a full-time union position with health coverage, vacation, holidays, and pension benefits.