Heavy Equipment Operator – Streets & Construction

City of Kingston; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator to efficiently operate heavy automotive equipment for construction and maintenance work. Responsibilities include performing minor repairs, operating snowplows, and undertaking various manual tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a Class B CDL with necessary endorsements, and one year of experience in equipment operation. The role requires reliability, mechanical aptitude, and good physical condition.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating vehicles 26,000 pounds or more.
• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement.
• Must be 18 years or older with a clean Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized heavy automotive equipment for construction.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Clear roads using heavy snowplow.
• Complete various manual tasks, such as shoveling snow.

Skills

Knowledge of heavy automotive equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to understand instructions

Dependability

Good physical condition

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

A municipal government is seeking a Heavy Motor Equipment Operator to efficiently operate heavy automotive equipment for construction and maintenance work. Responsibilities include performing minor repairs, operating snowplows, and undertaking various manual tasks. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a Class B CDL with necessary endorsements, and one year of experience in equipment operation. The role requires reliability, mechanical aptitude, and good physical condition.