Motor Equipment Operator

Motor Equipment Operator Distinguishing Features Of The Class

This is a position involving the operation of a variety of motor equipment. The type of equipment operated will be limited by the class of license possessed by the incumbent. The work is performed under the general supervision of a supervisory level employee. The incumbent will exercise supervision over subordinates assigned to work on specific projects. Does related work as required.

• Operates a variety of motor equipment, such as one-man road patcher packs, trucks, sweepers, backhauls and auxiliary equipment.
• Supervises a small work group in rebuilding and repairing catch basins, mains, sewers, hydrants, street repairs, patching streets and cleaning streets.
• Performs a variety of minor repairs on motor equipment and services small pumps and equipment.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance functions on all vehicles.
• Operates a television camera outfit in monitoring and reporting the condition of sewer mains and laterals for immediate or future repairs.
• Keeps records on times, supplies and equipment used and reports work completed on work projects to supervisor.
• Participates in a variety of street maintenance and repair activities.
• Provides services for a variety of governmental operations such as transporting food for School District.
• Operates a variety of recreational and maintenance equipment for the recreation department.
• Performs routine cleaning of screens, unplugging and maintenance of pumps, sample collection, and centrifuge operation for the Binghamton/Johnson City Joint Sewage Plant.
• Supervises a small work crew.
• Mechanical aptitude;
  Dependability;
  Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Possession of a CDL-B motor vehicle operator license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment which must be maintained during the entire length of appointment.
• The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.
• All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.
• Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.

City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901