What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Specialist position at Chemung County?
Chemung County Public Works is actively seeking a Public Works Specialist I/II
Excellent benefits including generous paid time off and enrollment in the NYS Retirement system!
- This is a trainee position with the responsibility for learning and participating in the duties and routines required in the maintenance, construction and operation of a municipal public services system. The trainee is selected on the basis of general intelligence, basic knowledge of the skilled and unskilled public services trades such as construction and maintenance of utilities, streets, sidewalks, curbs, bridges, structures, signs and signals. The trainee undergoes on-the-job training to become qualified as a Public Works Specialist II. Term of appointment is limited to one year, during which time the trainee is required to satisfactorily complete the necessary training and experience requirements for appointment as a Public Works Specialist II. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and possession of a Class D driver’s license and either:
A. Completion of a BOCES (or equivalent) training program in any construction trade or heavy equipment operation; or
B. Six (6) months of full time paid experience in the construction trades which includes work experience defined in “typical work activities” above and/or in the operation of agricultural/construction equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Class D license or Class B permit must be maintained throughout appointment in this title. Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver’s license with tanker endorsement, is required within twelve (12) months from date of appointment. Driver’s license must be maintained throughout appointment in this title.
Applicants may be appointed as a Public Works Specialist II if they do not need to undergo the on-the-job training to become qualified
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.47 - $19.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you completed a BOCES training program in any construction trade or heavy equipment operation?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- laborer: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20
