Roadway Equipment Operator – Public Works

WXHC; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New York State Retirement System

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off including 13 Holidays

Tuition Assistance after one year

Job summary

WXHC in Cortland County is hiring a Motor Equipment Operator to operate a variety of road and construction equipment on outdoor projects with supervision. The role includes routine vehicle maintenance, minor repairs, and performing related manual tasks when not operating equipment.

This is a full-time, outdoor, weather-exposed position with benefits. Requirements include a NYS Class B driver’s license with air brake endorsement (or completion of a Motor Equipment Operator traineeship) and

Qualifications

• Six months of experience operating motor or heavy equipment.
• Successful completion of a Motor Equipment Operator traineeship.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks in connection with highway maintenance or other public works projects.
• Operates snow plow truck or other type truck mounted snow removal equipment.
• Operates rollers, tractors, bucket loaders, sweepers and pavement stripers as required.
• Performs minor mechanical repairs or servicing of automotive equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Performs a variety of manual tasks when not operating equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Public works maintenance

Heavy machinery familiarity

Valid NYS license

Education

Motor Equipment Operator traineeship

Job description

WXHC in Cortland County is hiring a Motor Equipment Operator to operate a variety of road and construction equipment on outdoor projects with supervision. The role includes routine vehicle maintenance, minor repairs, and performing related manual tasks when not operating equipment.

This is a full-time, outdoor, weather-exposed position with benefits. Requirements include a NYS Class B driver’s license with air brake endorsement (or completion of a Motor Equipment Operator traineeship) and