Help Wanted
Town of Busti seeks qualified candidates for full-time Machinery Equipment Operator (MEO)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is manual work primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of motor equipment and the unskilled labor activities that go along with it. The work primarily involves the operation of motor equipment that is not classified as heavy equipment. The employee may be required to operate heavy equipment on a relief or trainee basis as needed. The duties are performed under general supervision of the Town Highway Superintendent.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT DUTIES:
• Operates a truck in connection with the removal of snow and refuse, and the transportation of stone, gravel and supplies;
• Operates a tractor or truck with snow loaders, snowplow, bulldozer, or other attachments;
• Operates other street construction equipment;
• Performs preventative maintenance of department equipment; Perform manual labor such as loading trucks, digging ditches, cutting trees and brush, flushing sewers, cleaning culverts, and raking blacktop and chipping wood.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Good knowledge of the operation of tractors, trucks and other automotive equipment;
• Good knowledge of the geography of the area;
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions;
• Mechanical aptitude; • Willingness to respond to emergencies and perform overtime work;
• Willingness to work outside under adverse weather conditions;
• Dependability;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position;
Candidates must possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Class B Operator’s license with a minimum of 5 years’ experience; able to pass a random DOT Drug and Alcohol test; 21 years of age or older, and preferably be a resident of the Town of Busti.
Minimum Qualifications – graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
Salary: starting at $20 per hour
Please send resume with cover letter to Town of Busti, Attention Highway Superintendent, 125 Chautauqua Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750.
Application Deadline: January 3, 2025