POSITION: Equipment Operator I
DEPARTMENT: Albany County Department of Public Works
SALARY: $46,998
WORK LOCATION & HOURS: Berne, Knox, Coeymans, Rensselaerville or Westerlo; 7:30A—4:00P
BENEFITS:
Generous Paid Time-Off NYS Retirement System Work-Life Balance
Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:
Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating dump trucks to haul sand, gravel, cement, stone, dirt, and other materi-
als on highway construction projects. During the winter, this position will operate truck to spread sand or salt on icy roads,
hauling snow to a dumping point, and plowing snow. Other jobs include making minor repairs to trucks, construction pro-
jects, and driving a power tractor for mowing grass.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:
One (1) year of experience in the operation of a truck requiring a Class B license to operate.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Eligibility and possession of a CDL Class B License with no air brake restrictions issued by the New York State De-
partment of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment,
• In Albany County Department of Public Works, the operator must be able to operate a standard transmission. License
cannot indicate an E restriction.
NOTE:
One (1) year of public works experience can be substituted for the one (1) year experience in the operation of a truck re-
quiring a Class B license to operate.
Please upload a copy of your driver’s license with your application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES:
[email protected]
