Jurisdiction:
Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive
Adopted: 10/20/05
Revised: 12/11/06,
11-04-09
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves responsibility for the operation of a
variety of equipment used in road building, construction and general public
works maintenance projects. The
incumbent is required to perform recurring manual duties related to operation
of the equipment and other duties as assigned when not operating
equipment. Additionally, an incumbent
performs basic vehicle upkeep including lubrication and maintenance of
equipment fluid levels. The work is
generally performed outdoors at times in inclement weather conditions under
general supervision according to established procedures. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
(Illustrative only)
Operates trucks in connection with highway
maintenance or other public works projects;
Operates snow plow truck or other type truck
mounted snow removal equipment;
Operates
rollers, tractors, bucket loaders, sweepers and pavement stripers as required;
Performs
minor mechanical repairs or servicing of automotive equipment;
May, on assignment, operate bulldozer, excavator, grader, or other type heavy automotive equipment;
Services assigned equipment and performs
manual tasks related to motor equipment operations;
Loads
and unloads trucks;
Performs a variety of manual tasks such as
cutting trees, road patching, cleaning culverts,
scraping and painting, snow shoveling and any other tasks when not operating
equipment;
Performs manual work assigned within
department when not engaged in equipment operation.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the operation and
maintenance of a variety of medium automotive or construction equipment;
Good knowledge of the repair and maintenance
of highways and adjacent areas;
Good
knowledge of local geography and roads;
Ability
to operate a variety of automotive and construction equipment;
Ability
to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – contd. 2
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of experience in the operation of highway construction and maintenance equipment.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State Class B Driver's License with air
brake, tank and hazmat* endorsement is required. Failure to maintain a NYS Class B Commercial
Driver's License and all the required endorsements including driving privileges
throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
*Hazmat endorsement must be obtained within One (1) year of
appointment. Failure to obtain and/or
maintain hazmat endorsement will result in dismissal.