Motor Vehicle Operator (Grounds Department)

University at Albany•Albany, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Vehicle Operator works in the University at Albany’s Grounds Department. The role involves operating vehicles and performing manual labor. The operator must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and work scheduled or unscheduled overtime to support campus events and snow removal. Employment is contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment controlled-substance testing; ongoing drug and alcohol testing is also required under federal regulations. The position is listed as contingent/permanent, pays $39,956 at CSEA SG-7, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday as pass days.

Requirements

  • Possess a New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated; a CDL Class A, B, C, or General Class D license may be required.
  • Possess a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License, Class B.
  • Ability to perform manual labor.
  • Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime to support campus events and snow removal.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
  • Successfully complete pre-employment controlled-substance testing; employment cannot begin until successful completion is confirmed.
  • Comply with required pre-assignment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up, and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate motor vehicles using the appropriate New York State driver’s license.
  • Perform manual labor.
  • Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime to support campus events and snow removal.
  • Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
  • Complete required pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
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