Motor Vehicle Operator

Wayne County NY; Town of Lyons (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County NY in Town of Lyons, NY seeks a driver to operate light motor vehicles for transporting passengers and/or food or supplies. The role requires following simple instructions and performing routine vehicle tasks. The position emphasizes safe operation and basic maintenance, with clerical record-keeping. Applicants need one year of paid automotive experience and NYS driver license eligibility, with license possession at appointment.

Qualifications

• One year of paid work experience operating automotive equipment.
• Eligibility for the appropriate New York State driver's license at time of application.
• Possession of license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a passenger car, van or station wagon to transport passengers to appointments.
• May operate a light truck transporting food and supplies to a number of school buildings;
• Drives a station wagon or light delivery truck to pick up and deliver messages and/or supplies and materials.
• May wash, clean and lubricate vehicles and suggest needed repairs.
• May check oil, tires, mileage and gasoline.
• Keeps simple clerical records.
• Performs a variety of errands requiring use of automobile or other light motor vehicle.

Skills

Geography knowledge

Driving

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

Courtesy

Follow instructions

Physical fitness

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Operates a light motor vehicle in transporting passengers and/or food or supplies; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position involves responsibility for the safe and economical operation and care of an automobile, station wagon, bus or light delivery truck. It requires a willingness to perform a variety of routine tasks. Close supervision in the way of specific assignments are received from a superior.

• Operates a passenger car, van or station wagon to transport passengers to appointments.
• May operate a light truck transporting food and supplies to a number of school buildings;
• Drives a station wagon or light delivery truck to pick up and deliver messages and/or supplies and materials;
• May wash, clean and lubricate vehicles and suggest needed repairs;
• May check oil, tires, mileage and gasoline;
• Keeps simple clerical records;
• Performs a variety of errands requiring use of automobile or other light motor vehicle.

Good knowledge of the geography and traffic laws of the area; ability to operate an automobile or light delivery truck; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; dependability; courtesy; good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year of paid work experience in the operation of some type of automotive equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS:

Eligibility for the appropriate level New York State driver's license at time of application. Possession of license at time of appointment.