Motor Equipment Operators - Harlem

erie.gov; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Motor Equipment Operators to join their team in maintaining and repairing highways and bridges. This role involves operating a variety of self-propelled equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and performing routine maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have experience with highway maintenance equipment and a valid New York State CDL. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to community infrastructure while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about public works and enjoy hands-on work, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

NYS retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Six months of experience operating highway maintenance equipment.
• Valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines for highway and bridge maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Maintain daily records of work performed.

Skills

Operation of self-propelled equipment

Routine maintenance tasks

Driving trucks with plow and spreader attachments

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vactor truck

Bituminous paver

Front end loader

Road grader

Bulldozer

Job description

Motor Equipment Operators – Positions # 6534, #6490 & #6526 - Permanent

Starting Annual Salary: $44,127 (Job grade 5)

The Erie County Department of Public Works Highways Division is seeking an individual for positions involving operating a variety of self-propelled equipment in the construction, repair and maintenance of highways and bridges, and maintain their equipment by performing specific routine maintenance tasks. Motor equipment operators (MEO's), as members of a work crew, are characterized by both the performance of laboring tasks and the operation of self-propelled equipment such as all trucks, front end loaders, backhoes; road graders, tractor mowers, rollers, bituminous sprayers, catch basin cleaners, self-propelled loaders and snowplows with or without wing attachments, sanders, rotary snow plows, self-propelled sweepers, bulldozers, bituminous pavers, pavement striper, and widener. Incumbents may act as a lead worker in a small crew providing advice and assistance to crewmembers. Incumbents are supervised by a Crew Chief or similar level supervisor. Does related work as required.

• Operates one or more of the machines mentioned above for highway and bridge construction, repair and maintenance projects;
• Performs tasks indigenous to assigned machine according to instructions received from supervisor;
• Operates a bituminous paver, rollers, self-propelled sweepers, and front end loaders;
• Operates all trucks to transport material crews, or equipment;
• Operates trucks with plow, wing and spreader attachments to simultaneously plow snow and control ice;
• Operates a Vactor truck to remove dirt and debris from catch basins and drop inlets;
• Maintains daily record of work performed and materials used;
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on machine, both in-the-field and in-the-shop, to insure safe and efficient operations including washing, adding or changing fluids, changing spark plugs, filters, tires and other minor equipment;
• Assists mechanic and blacksmith in equipment repair;
• May operate the lo-boy tractor-trailer unit.
• Performs tasks and activities listed for Laborer class;
• Picks up and delivers tools, requisitions, vouchers, parts, purchase orders, payrolls, etc., as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six (6) months of work experience in the operation of self-propelled highway maintenance equipment noted above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) appropriate for Class of vehicle operated.

A criminal background investigation will be conducted on applicants prior to hire

Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.

Interested candidates may forward an original application by May 16, 2025 to:

Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.