Motor Vehicle Operator Hourly (South Beach ATC)

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is hiring vehicle operators to transport people, materials, and equipment on State property. Duties include route mapping, cargo handling, and maintaining logs. Positions are filled on an “as needed” basis with no guaranteed schedule.

Applicants must hold a New York State driver’s license valid for the vehicle type and may be required to obtain a CDL; comprehensive background checks apply, including SEL, CBC, and SCR screenings.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a valid New York State driver’s license.
• CDL A/B/C or General Class D may be required for certain vehicle types.
• Background checks and screening (SEL, CBC, SCR) will be conducted before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Transport people, materials, and equipment on state property and off-property as required.
• Map routes, itineraries, and points of call.
• Move cargo onto/into/off of the vehicle; move cargo to delivery or storage point.
• Post manifests, inventories, and other transportation records.

Skills

NYS driver's license (vehicle type)

CDL (A/B/C) may be required

Education

NYS driver’s license for vehicle type

CDL Class A/B/C or General Class D may be required

Job description

Duties

May drive a variety of motor vehicles both on and off State property to transport people, material, and equipment as required, and to plow snow from roadways and parking lots.

• May map routes, itineraries, and points of call.
• Move or carry cargo onto, into, off of, or out of the vehicle operated.
• Move or carry cargo from the vehicle to the delivery or storage point.
• Post manifests, inventories, and other records of goods and people transported.

Vehicle Maintenance

Tend to the routine maintenance of vehicles operated to ensure that cargo is moved as required.

• Change oil and spark plugs.
• Change tires and wash vehicles.
• Pump gas and add water to radiator, oil to crankcase and air to the tires.
• Replace lamp bulbs.

Other Duties

Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operation and Scheduling

May operate and maintain motorized equipment in support of maintenance, grounds or building trades crews. All hourly positions with the NYS Office of Addiction Services & Supports (OASAS) are utilized on an “as needed” basis, and there is no guarantee of work hours or a set schedule. Any/all questions should be directed to [e-mail].

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must possess a New York State Driver’s License appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Candidates may be required to possess a CDL Class A, B, C, or General Class D license.

Background Investigation Requirements

Prospective appointees will be:

• Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. If a name appears on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect, the individual will be barred from appointment and may be removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
• Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; a conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
• Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees, and those with names indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

Equal Opportunity

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply. OASAS is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to [e-mail].