Motor Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

The City of Kingston is seeking a Motor Equipment Operator to perform manual tasks and operate various types of motor equipment. Responsibilities include snow removal, truck operation, and preventative maintenance. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire. Ideal applicants are dependable, physically capable, and possess good mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma.
• Valid New York State Driver’s license required at application.
• Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks for snow removal, refuse, and transportation of materials.
• Performs preventative maintenance on department equipment.
• Supervises laborers as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Good physical condition

Ability to follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Operates one or more types of equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operations; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is recurring manual work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of various types of motor equipment. The work is performed under general supervision. Supervision may be exercised over the activities of helpers and laborers.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Operates a truck in connection with the removal of snow, refuse and garbage, recycling and in the transportation of stone gravel and supplies.
• Operates a truck with snowplow or other attachments.
• Performs preventative maintenance on Department equipment.
• Performs manual labor, such as loading trucks, digging ditches, cleaning culverts, mowing, trimming, etc.
• May supervise a small group of laborers as specific tasks require

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of the operation of trucks and other automotive equipment; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; must report to emergencies within a thirty minute time frame; dependability; good physical condition;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma and a valid New York State Driver’s license at time of application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT:

Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six (6) months of appointment date. Maintain clean driving record throughout employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ability to Pass a D.O.T. pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Ability to pass a skills test (road test).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations.
• Must be 18 years or older with a clean Driver’s License at time of appointment and throughout employment.