Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)

City of Auburn (Washington); City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Auburn Department of Public Works is seeking a dependable Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) to join our team. You will operate trucks, loaders, backhoes, and other municipal equipment, including snow removal and street maintenance tasks.

We value safety, reliability, and teamwork as you support public services. Residency within 35 miles of Auburn is required, with potential for overtime and emergency assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required.
• Safe driving record is required.
• Experience operating heavy trucks, construction equipment, or municipal equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of trucks, heavy equipment, and municipal machinery as assigned.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations with plow trucks, loaders, and other equipment.
• Perform street and roadway maintenance including pothole repair and patching.
• Assist with maintenance of streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other infrastructure.
• Perform excavation, hauling, loading, and site preparation work.
• Assist with maintenance of parks, buildings, facilities, and other municipal properties.
• Perform seasonal work including mowing, landscaping, and cleanup.
• Install, maintain, and repair signs, barricades, and traffic control devices.

Skills

CDL

Safe driving record

Heavy equipment operation

Public works experience

Dependable

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Job description

The City of Auburn Department of Public Works is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) to join our team and fill an immediate vacancy.

What Youll Do

• Operate a variety of trucks, heavy equipment, and municipal machinery as assigned.
• Operate loaders, backhoes, excavators, tractors, mowers, sweepers, and other equipment.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations, including operating plow trucks, loaders, and other snow removal equipment.
• Perform street and roadway maintenance, including pothole repair, patching, grading, and related work.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of City streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other public infrastructure.
• Perform excavation, hauling, loading, material handling, and site preparation work.
• Assist with the maintenance of City parks, grounds, buildings, facilities, and other municipal properties.
• Perform seasonal work including brush removal, mowing, landscaping, cleanup, and other related activities.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of signs, barricades, traffic control devices, and other municipal equipment.
• Perform manual labor duties including shoveling, raking, digging, lifting, sweeping, and other physically demanding tasks.
• Perform routine inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment and report mechanical or safety concerns.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Follow established work assignments, schedules, safety procedures, and departmental policies.
• Work safely around moving vehicles, heavy equipment, traffic, construction activities, and the general public.
• Respond to emergency situations, severe weather events, and other operational needs as directed.
• Assist other divisions and crews within the Department of Public Works as assigned.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year.
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with City residents and the general public.
• Work as part of a dedicated team providing essential services to the City of Auburn.

What Were Looking For

• Valid New York State Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Safe driving record.
• Experience operating heavy trucks, construction equipment, or municipal equipment preferred.
• Previous experience in public works, construction, road maintenance, landscaping, or a related field is a plus.
• Dependable, hardworking, and safety-conscious.
• Ability to safely operate trucks, heavy equipment, and other municipal machinery.
• Ability to learn and safely operate a variety of equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including walking, lifting, carrying, bending, shoveling, digging, and working around heavy equipment.
• Ability to work safely in and around traffic, construction areas, work zones, and other potentially hazardous environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and other conditions.
• Ability to follow directions, work assignments, safety procedures, and departmental policies.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and public service.
• Willingness to perform overtime, emergency work, snow and ice operations, or other departmental assignments when required.
• Professional and courteous interaction with residents, coworkers, contractors, and the general public.

Residency Requirement

All employees must reside within 35 miles of the City of Auburn corporate boundary.