Canal Worker 1 - #03723
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NY HELP No

Agency Canal Corporation

Title Canal Worker 1 - #03723

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 06

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $18.16 to $25.31 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Washington

Street Address 17 Broadway

City Ft. Edward

State NY

Zip Code 12828

Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18.Physically capable of performing duties assigned (work will predominately be outdoors).No specific education or experience required.Possess and continuously maintain a valid driver license appropriate to the types of vehicles being operated.***Please note that USCG or OTETA Drug Testing is required.***

Duties Description The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:- As directed, performs routine maintenance of canal machinery, equipment, and vessels.o Cleans and lubricates machinery, equipment, gears and cables and other moving parts, changes oil in motors.o Prepares, polishes and paints equipment, vessels, machinery, and structures.o Cleans debris from Locks, equipment, and surrounding areas. o Assists higher level workers in repairing and overhauling machinery, equipment, channels, and embankments.- Assists higher level Canal workers in operating locks, gates and dams and lift bridges.- Performs general grounds maintenance or janitorial tasks such as clearing sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing, cutting brush and wood, trimming, and removing trees, maintaining roads, trails and sidewalks and removing snow, trash and other obstructions from around locks, dry docks, trails and other Canal structures and surrounding areas. Loads trucks with debris, dirt, and other material.- Inspects, checks and patrols assigned areas to detect nonadherence to safety procedures, seepage, damage to banks and levees, navigational hazards, or vandalism. - Reports defects, possible hazards, or potentially dangerous conditions to appropriate staff.- Assists higher level Canal Operations Specialists in dredging operations and vessel operationso Connects shore, pontoon pipe and spillway pipe and locates them as required.o Assists in rigging of dredges and derrick boats.o Handles lines and cables on tugs, tenders, and other vessels.o Assists in dry-docking operations, handling lines and cables.- Assists mechanics in performing routine and unskilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment and other machinery such as mounting and dismounting snowplows, salt spreaders, engines, transmissions, and differentials, performing minor engine tune-ups, changing oil, tires, batteries and cleaning and polishing vehicles and vessels.- Assists with the setting, removal, and maintenance of navigational aids.- Operates a variety of tools and equipment including:o Hand and power tools, self-propelled and motorized equipment such as mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, and light construction equipment.

Additional Comments The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York's economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation's mission, values and opportunities, please visit is provided

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name ...@Canals.ny.gov

Telephone 518-###-####

Fax

Email Address ...@Canals.ny.gov

Address

Street 30 South Pearl St

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on Applying **E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERRED**Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position should complete an application and forward to ...@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title, Canal Worker 1 - Ft. Edward #03723 , in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Applications can be found at New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:Holiday & Paid Time Off- Nine (9) paid holidays annually- Four (4) paid floating holidays annually- Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually- Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually- Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annuallyHealth Benefits- Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options- Pre-Tax contribution program- Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost- Opt-Out incentive program- Flex Spending Account (FSA)Additional Benefits- CSEA representation and access to their benefits- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Professional development and promotional opportunities - Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- And many more...The New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email?...@nypa.gov.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@goer.ny.gov