Motor Equipment Operator I

Casella Waste Systems•Morrisonville, NY

17d•$22 - $23

About The Position

Employees in this class operate and perform routine maintenance on less complex types of construction/maintenance equipment used in a municipal highway, landfill, or recycling department. Other equipment may be operated on a relief or training basis. Employees in this class are required to perform a variety of laboring and helper duties. Work is performed under direct supervision of a higher ranking employee. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Laborers assigned to the piece of equipment being operated. The incumbent does related work as required.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in the operation of trucks and other equipment used in construction.
Completion of a two-year training program for heavy equipment operators may be substituted for the above year of experience.
Eligibility for an appropriate level New York State Driver’s license at time of application and possession of license at time of appointment.
Possession of a valid Class B New York State Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) at the time of appointment.
A valid Class B New York State Commercial Driver’s License with no restrictions shall be obtained within six (6) months of appointment and shall be maintained throughout the tenure of employment in the position.
Good knowledge of the operation and care of the less complex types of construction and maintenance equipment
Good knowledge of municipal geography
Ability to service and make simple repairs to equipment
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions
Willingness to respond to emergencies and perform overtime work
Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
Mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

Operates motor equipment such as: tractors (may have rotary mower attached), patrol truck, single axle dump truck, paint truck (stake body), patch roller, front end loaders, compactors, compressors, sewer cleaners, street sweepers, and other types of equipment classified as light duty used in the construction and maintenance of highways, bridge projects, landfills, or recycling operations
Operates equipment and participates in material hauling and snow removal activities such as sanding roads, shoveling, etc
Cuts trees, weeds, and bushes, and does manual road patching and traffic flagging in conjunction with highway maintenance
Performs general cleanup work such as removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass, and assisting in collection of litter from public lands and facilities
Occasionally operates heavier construction equipment on a relief or training basis
Assists in the installation of guiderails, posts, and culvert pipes
Performs physical labor such as loading and unloading trucks, digging ditches, cutting trees and brush, picking roadsides, painting, flushing sewers, cleaning culverts, and raking blacktop
Uses various hand tools such as chain saws, shovels, scythes, forks, and rakes in performing tasks
Performs minor mechanical repairs on automotive equipment
Services, cleans and oils equipment.