Motor Equipment Operator

TOMPKINS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICEVACANCY

Inclusion Through Diversity

OPEN TO THE PUBLICTompkins County Department of Human Resources Office

125

E. Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850

Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

TITLE:

Motor Equipment Operator

SALARY: $31.50 per hour

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full Time

ISSUE DATE: 08/11/26

THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 09/30/26

DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 10/01/26

Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency. For Examinations:
The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality or district for at least one month prior to appointment.

After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must then certify the names of non-residents on the list.

The applicant must possess a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B, at the time of application and maintain such license for the duration of employment.

The candidate must possess a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B at the time of application. There can be no Air Brakes restriction listed at the time of application. Depending on the vehicles owned by the agency in which hired, the candidate may be required to demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively operate a heavy truck which utilizes a manual transmission.

The incumbent must possess a Tank endorsement (N) within 90 days of appointment. The employee must maintain the CDL and appropriate endorsements for the duration of employment. Failure to maintain the required license may result in termination of the employment situation.

The candidate must possess a valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B, with tank endorsement, at the time of application. There can be no Air Brakes restriction (L or Z) listed at the time of application but are allowed to have non-manual transmission (E) restriction. Class A license may have an O (non-tractor-trailer) restriction. The candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively operate a heavy truck (utilizing manual or automatic transmission), truck and trailer combinations and/or other such heavy equipment as required.

Incumbents must maintain CDL and appropriate endorsements for the duration of employment. Failure to maintain the required license may result in termination of the employment situation.

Tompkins County is committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

This is manual work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of various types of motor equipment and the performance of manual duties related to the operation of the equipment. The work also involves the performance of a variety of unskilled labor tasks. This class is distinguished from that of Heavy Equipment Operator in that the work primarily involves the operation of motor equipment that is not classified as heavy equipment.

The Motor Equipment Operator may, however, operate heavy equipment on a relief or trainee basis. The work is performed under general supervision with some leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Laborers or others on specific tasks. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

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