What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Town of Gates Highway Department?
This is a mechanical position responsible for the operation of heavy motor equipment. The employee performs related work on projects involving the equipment. The employee performs minor maintenance and security of equipment. Employees may be required to work under unpleasant working conditions including extremes of heat and cold, noxious fumes and odors, wet, damp, and cramped working areas. Employees must be available for emergency duty twenty-four (24) hours a day, and will be expected to participate in municipal snow and ice operations. The employee reports directly to, and works under the direct supervision of, a senior-level employee. The employee will be expected to lead a small crew and self-sufficiently.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics: Thorough knowledge of the operation, care and maintenance of heavy motor equipment; through knowledge of the proper use and application of heavy motor equipment; good knowledge of the repair and upkeep of gasoline and diesel engines; good knowledge of the safety practices in the construction industry; working knowledge of work load and operating capacities of heavy motor equipment; ability to estimate work requirements of a given job in terms of the equipment available; ability to establish good working relationships with others; mechanical manual dexterity; ability to enter and exit confined and/or elevated areas via ladder; dependability; resourcefulness; integrity; good judgement; willingness to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MUST have a valid NYS Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35.18 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Union benefits
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Nights as needed
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
License/Certification:
- NYS Class A Commercial Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Rochester, NY 14624 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, NY 14624 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rochester, NY 14624: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35