Crane and Shovel Operator Job at New York State Thruway Authority in Village of

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Duties Description

The Crane and Shovel Operator, under the general direction of a Thruway Maintenance Supervisor 1 or 2, operates, at least one-third of the time, the largest and most complex self-propelled equipment such as mobile cranes, knuckle boom cranes, power shovels, and any attachments such as backlines, clamshells, and drag lines. The CSO will also perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment. The CSO may supervise a crew of laborers and others.

• Operate self-propelled crane equipment used for excavating, driving or extracting piling, lifting and moving heavy machinery or materials, infrastructure, structure and sign erection, and other maintenance operations.
• Pumps gas or other fuel, adds or drains water and / or antifreeze to radiator, oil to crankcase, air to tires, and hydraulic fluid to reservoirs; replaces oil, fuel, air and hydraulic filters; makes daily friction adjustments to machine; makes minor repairs in the field, as needed, to keep machine running.
• Keeps records of supplies and materials, crane inspection reports and other records and reports as required.
• Operates all equipment as assigned and utilizes all hand tools normally stocked in the section tool complement.
• Inspects equipment for proper operating condition, makes minor repairs or adjustments to it, and provides lubrication as required. Identifies and reports the necessity of repairs to supervisor so that equipment may be taken out of service and sent to the shop for repairs.
• Assists Thruway Maintenance Supervisor with planning and coordinating section projects that may require specialized equipment.
• May serve as a crew leader to supervise work crews as assigned.
• Drive and control various types of gasoline or diesel-driven heavy construction equipment as operated by lower level operators (e.g. CEOH and TMW).
• During snow and ice control operations, operates equipment such as loaders, plow trucks, snow blowers, liquid chemical applicator trucks, four-wheel drive trucks, graders, mobile excavators, and crawler type tractors with attachments.
• May identify work and direct the performance of spot maintenance actions (i.e., removal of nuisance objects, minor repairs to delineators, etc.) which have been observed while traveling to and from assigned job.
• May engage in all highway and bridge maintenance activities, such as pavement patching, crack sealing, paving, tree and brush removal, ditching, excavating, and the repair of signs, fences, rails, delineators, and light posts.
• May train Thruway employees on the proper and safe use and maintenance of heavy equipment as outlined in the Heavy Equipment Operation Training Program Manual.
• May assist in traffic control at work sites, incident scenes, or as required by traffic conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in the operation of power shovels, cranes, and / or other heavy equipment, and possession of a valid New York State operator’s license appropriate for the type of vehicles operated (i.e.; CDL A with appropriate tank endorsements) and possession of a valid operator qualification certificate from a certification service agency approved by OSHA for cranes and shovels appropriate for the types of cranes operated. This position requires a CDL A license. Candidates interested in appointment to this position must have a CDL B license at the time of appointment. The appointee must obtain a CDL A license before the end of the probationary period. Failure to obtain a CDL A during the probation period will result in probationary termination.

Additional Comments

This is a Teamsters position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

Remote work availability and hours will be discussed at the time of the interview.

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION :

This position is eligible for additional annual components of pay which are as follows :

Location Pay : $3400 for Downstate OR $1700 for Mid-Hudson

Geographic Pay : $7,000

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT :

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

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Notes on Applying

If interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and title of the position you are applying for in your email.

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Salary : $3,400 - $7,000