What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Equipment Operator position at Town of Cicero?
The Town of Cicero is seeking highly qualified candidates for the Highway Department. Preference provided to Town of Cicero residents.
· Must possess Class A or Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the NYS DMV.
· Eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment.
· Must pass pre-employment physical and substance screen in compliance with DOT regulations.
· Requires immediate response to off-schedule calls in required to maintain roadways due to inclement weather conditions.
· Requires physical strength and agility to perform heavy labor and operate equipment in all types of weather conditions over rough terrain.
· Requires skill and previous experience operating dump & flatbed trucks, street sweepers, or similar type motor equipment with mechanical attachments related with the removal of snow and street maintenance.
· Knowledge of traffic and other regulations governing the use of motor equipment and of the hazards and safety precautions involved in its operation.
· Skilled at routine equipment maintenance, emergency repairs and general and mechanical repair of the equipment.
· Operates distributor, light tractor with mowing attachment and various types of snow-fighting equipment, may operate a loader when necessary.
· Occasionally operates small gasoline or other powered machinery such as cement mixers, air hammers and compressors, pumping equipment, saws and tampers.
· Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cicero, NY 13039: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL (Required)
Work Location: One location
- Health insurance