Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
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ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF VACANCYDEPARTMENT: Public WorksCIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Heavy Motor Equipment OperatorCLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-CompetitiveSALARY (GRADE): $40,166 (17B) Plus Excellent BenefitsAPPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2024APPLY ONLINE: Click Apply NowDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OFTHE CLASS: The work of this class involves responsibility for the efficient operation of specialized heavy automotive equipment used in maintenance and construction projects. Greater skill is required than in the operation of lighter types of equipment and there is greater responsibility for the safety to others. Additional responsibility is involved for making minor repairs to equipment and for ordinary servicing. Supervision is received from a superior, who assigns tasks and inspects the work in process and upon completion. The vehicle operator may be required to perform maintenance tasks or to supervise a crew as a special assignment. The incumbent does related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.Either:(A) One (1) year of experience in the operation of specialized or heavy motor equipment; OR(B) Two (2) years of experience in the operation of mechanical automotive equipment.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Eligibility for New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher without airbrake restriction at the time of appointment and throughout duration of appointment.2. Eligibility for One Person Plowing (OPP) certification at time of appointment and possession of One Person Plowing (OPP) Certificate within one (1) year from appointment date and maintained throughout duration of appointment.3. Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require access to transportation to meet field work requirements in a timely and efficient manner.NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time requirements.**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**#J-18808-Ljbffr