Motor Equipment Operator I

City of Syracuse•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

The Motor Equipment Operator I performs skilled work operating automotive equipment under supervision. The role operates various types of motor equipment and mechanical attachments, primarily to transport materials. The employee performs routine vehicle maintenance and, when not driving, participates in light-to-heavy physical labor. Work is generally closely supervised, except for routine, repetitive assignments. Related work is also performed as required.

Requirements

Possess a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements appropriate to the vehicle class, as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles; eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment.
Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of dump trucks, flatbed trucks, other motor equipment, and related attachments.
Good knowledge of traffic and other regulations governing motor equipment use, and of operating hazards and safety precautions.
Skill in operating flatbed and dump trucks and other related motor equipment.
Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance, make emergency repairs, and assist with general and mechanical repairs.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical strength and agility sufficient to operate equipment over rough terrain, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate dump trucks, flatbed trucks, street sweepers, and similar vehicles for snow removal, street cleaning, and transporting materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Operate standard or modified trucks with mechanical attachments for fuel transportation, pumping, spraying, and snow removal, and act as a wingman.
Operate distributors, light tractors with mowing attachments, and various snow-fighting equipment; operate a loader when necessary.
Occasionally operate small powered machinery, including cement mixers, air hammers, compressors, pumping equipment, saws, and tampers.
Set flags and barricades and participate in the crew's laboring work.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, make emergency repairs, and assist with general repairs.
Instruct and train personnel in the use and handling of specified motor equipment when directed by a supervisor.