General Mechanic; Heavy Equipment Operator

Position: General Mechanic (Heavy Equipment Operator)
Duties description this position is not in the classified service of new york state but is covered under new york state military law. If selected, current civil service employees will lose their seniority within the classified service, thereby exempting them from applying for promotional exams within civil service.

general mechanics are assigned to various programs and geographic areas, some of which require specialized knowledge in a field as evidenced by a parenthetic. General mechanics with a parenthetic perform the same activities as the positions in the general title but will also have duties with a concentration in a specialized subject matter, requiring substantial and specific knowledge and experience in that field.

Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.

under general supervision, the general mechanic (heavy equipment operator) performs journeyman work in the heavy equipment operator trade. Incumbent will also be required to perform skilled and semiskilled duties in a combination of other trades.

the position performs responsibilities in accordance with national guard bureau (ngb) standards, specifically those requirements of the master cooperative agreement between the ngb and the dmna, as well as agency and labor contract duties and responsibilities - current and as amended. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel.

responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• operate, repair, maintain and inspect a variety of self-propelled and other equipment in construction such as backhoes, bulldozers, heavy dump trucks, hydraulic excavators, forklifts, front-end loaders, graders, large compactor rollers, heavy snowplows, sweepers, tractor-mounted mowers and truck low-bed trailer combinations.

• coordinate, assign and instruct other maintenance employees on a daily basis as appropriate in general maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities involving the use of or relating to heavy equipment and assigned responsibilities.

• perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection/pick-up of trash and other obstructions from in and around the building and surrounding areas.

• may perform supervisory duties at assigned facility/s including but not limited to training, direct supervision, and assist in performance evaluations of subordinate staff. May fill-in for supervisor during absences as needed.

• periodic overtime will be required - especially during winter months.

• periodic travel may be required to other facilities; to attend training; or other requirements related to duties as needed.

• other job duties as assigned.

duties and responsibilities (gm)

duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• work from verbal or written descriptions or from drawings or sketches to design, plan, layout and complete a variety of general trades projects.

• monitors and inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines, codes and regulations, proper use of materials and equipment; and adherence to schedules are met.

• knowledge of general shop and trades equipment and machinery.

• assist with determining facility and grounds maintenance needs and make recommendations for repair/correction/resolution.

• may draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from verbal or written instructions to accomplish a project.

• review in-housework requests and visit jobsite to determine materials needed to complete projects.

• may conduct inspections of the facility to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problem.

• provides supervisor with recommendations for the type, quantity and quality of materials needed to accomplish a project.

• provides verbal instruction and/or demonstrates proper trade techniques and the proper use of tools and equipment.

• may be required to complete purchase order (po) and purchase requisition documentation.

• as required, assembles materials, tools and equipment needed.

• may track inventory…