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Otsego County MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II in Cooperstown, New York
OTSEGO COUNTY HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCY: <br> HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT <br> MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - <br> $44,739 $51,497/year <br> EOE <br>
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Operates one or more types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operations, including but not limited to vehicles of 26,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight and over, "fleet drivers" to which employees are generally assigned a specified vehicle; performs heavy manual labor under all weather conditions; does related work as required. <p>
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is recurring manual work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of various types of motor equipment. The work is performed under supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures. General instructions are received regarding routine work and detailed instructions are received regarding new or unusual assignments. The work is reviewed by immediate observation, by checking completed work and by periodic or spot checks or by another step in the completion of the work. Supervision may be exercised over the activities of helpers and laborers. <p>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of the operation of tractors, trucks and other motor equipment; working knowledge of construction and maintenance practices including safety precautions; working knowledge of carpentry and/or masonry; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job. <p>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent in the operation of heavy automotive equipment or construction and maintenance equipment, which includes one (1) year of heavy manual labor. <p>
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Successful candidate must possess a valid New York State CDL Class A or B license. An acceptable driving record is required at the time of appointment, and maintenance of the CDL license is required throughout employment in this position. <p>
Applications are available at the Otsego County Personnel/Human Resources Office, 183 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or online at https://otsego-portal.mycivilservice.com/