NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Equipment Operator- Public Works (Sanitation)- (Temporary)
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $53K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Equipment Operator for the City of Buffalo's Public Works department. The role involves operating specialized equipment for street cleaning, snow removal, and maintenance of city-owned lots, while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.
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Responsibilities
Operates a variety of specialized equipment and vehicles used in the cleaning and/or paving of streets, grass cutting of city owned lots, etc
Performs minor maintenance work on the equipment and are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the equipment
Follows general directions including work orders to determine work to be done and routes to be taken, from a superior who performs periodic work inspections
Supervision may be exercised over Laborers, Laborers I and Laborer II
Performs work involving the cleaning of streets, snow removal, trash pick-up, constructions, paving and patching of streets, cutting grass and weeds in city-owned lots
Operates a variety of specialized equipment, including but not limited, as follows: Hi-lift with Bucket, used to pick-up debris from street or curb; Hi-Lift with Wing Plow, used for removal of snow from streets; Hydraulic Broom (Street Sweeper); Grass Cutter/York Rake, used to clear lots and city-owned property; Pavement Rollers, used in the spreading and smoothing of asphalt for paving/repaving of city streets; Backhoe, used for digging concrete for street paving; Dump Truck (with or without a plow), Unimog, Salt Spreader, Street Flusher and other related equipment
Performs minor maintenance on equipment which includes daily checking of zerk fittings and grease when necessary, draining of air brakes, checking fuel and oil levels, steam cleaning throughout, as required; reports problems with equipment and documents same
Sets up and maintains safety zones; Wears safety equipment as required
May perform pre-test of equipment before use in accordance with directions from NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
Performs any task related to maintenance of vehicles/upkeep of garage; Performs manual work in connection with the operation of specialized regular equipment; Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Truck Driver, Tow Truck Operator, Laborer or Grounds Worker in the competitive class for one year
Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Laborer II, Street Repair Worker or Street Worker in the non-competitive class for two years
One year of full-time experience in the operation of specialized equipment and vehicle, including a dump truck with a plow
Possession of a current Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles which must be presented at time of filing application and must be maintained during employment
License must allow you to operate vehicles with air-brakes
Must successfully complete training in the operation of a hi-lift with a bucket (front end loader), hydraulic broom (street sweeper) and a dump truck with a wing plow and must obtain and present certification from the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets within six months of date of appointment
Ability to operate a variety of specialized and regular automotive equipment
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions
Mechanical aptitude
Dependability
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Benefits
Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
New York State Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
Flexible Spending Accounts
Liberal holidays & vacation
Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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