What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Equipment Operator position at Town of DeWitt, Highway Department?
- Must be available for snowplowing, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, through the winter months.
The work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and care of moderately complex motor equipment in towns and villages. The employee is responsible for the routine maintenance of their vehicles and when not driving, do light to heavy physical labor, such as raking, shoveling, carpentry, masonry, and mechanics. Does related work as required. Work is performed under supervision, except for the more routine repetitive assignments. Must be available for snowplowing, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, through the winter months.
· Will operate a dump truck, loader, backhoe, flatbed truck and plow wing in connection with the removal of snow, street cleaning and transportation of various types of materials, tools, equipment and supplies in a safe and lawful manner.
· Will perform a variety of manual labor tasks, such as cleaning culverts, installing storm sewers, shoveling snow, painting, road maintenance work; load and unload trucks.
· Will check the working condition of equipment; will assist and perform routine service and maintenance; assist with emergency repairs and with general repairs as necessary.
· Is able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
· May operate bulldozer, grader, power shovel, roller or other heavy equipment on assignment.
· Is in physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Minimum Qualifications:
Ø Possess a clean, valid, NYS Class A or B commercial driver’s license without restrictions
Ø Must take, and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.75 - $29.02 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $29