Motor Equipment Operator Job at City of Kingston, Kingston, NY

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  • City of Kingston
  • Kingston, NY

Job Description

Motor Equipment Operator.

General Statement of Duties : Operates one or more types of equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operations; does related work as required.

 

Distinguishing Features of The Class: This is recurring manual work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of various types of motor equipment. The work is performed under general supervision. Supervision may be exercised over the activities of helpers and laborers.

 

Examples of Work (Illustrative only):

  • Operates a truck in connection with the removal of snow, refuse and garbage, recycling and in the transportation of stone gravel and supplies.
  • Operates a truck with snowplow or other attachments.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on Department equipment.
  • Performs manual labor, such as loading trucks, digging ditches, cleaning culverts, mowing, trimming, etc.
  • May supervise a small group of laborers as specific tasks require


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

  • Good knowledge of the operation of trucks and other automotive equipment.
  • Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Must report to emergencies within a thirty-minute time frame.
  • Dependability.
  • Good physical condition.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency diploma and a valid New York State Driver’s license at time of application. 


Special Requirement for Employment: Must have a valid New York State drivers’ license Class B CDL with air brakes and a tanker endorsement and maintain throughout employment.

 

Special Requirements for Acceptance of Employment:  

  • Ability to Pass a D.O.T. pre-employment drug screen and physical.
  • Ability to pass a skills test (road test).
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. 
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of D.O.T. regulations. 
  • Must be 18 years or older with a clean Driver’s License at time of appointment and throughout employment.

About City of Kingston:

We are dedicated to recruiting and retaining the most qualified people for positions in local government. Most jobs in local government fall under the Civil Service system. A "Civil Service" employee can be anyone from a secretary, Police Officer, Fire Fighter, a mechanic or a supervisor for a department. Different jobs have different requirements. Some jobs require that you take an examination to be considered for a permanent job. These are called competitive positions. There are three types of positions that have no examination requirements: Exempt positions are those where the employer decides the qualifications of applicants and chooses the person they want to hire. The process is similar to that found in private industry. Non-competitive positions have specific education and experience requirements that you must meet. Employers choose from among the qualified people who apply. Labor positions have no requirements. Employers may choose anyone for these jobs. If you are interested in a position with the City of Kingston, whether it be a tested or non-tested position, you must complete the Application for Examination and Employment which can be found on our website at

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area,

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