Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Administration of this recruitment does not guarantee a vacancy exists.

Motor Equipment Operator Trainee Motor Equipment Operator

Salary $45,576 (Grade 9, Step 1) Salary $48,008 (Grade 10, Step 1)

This is a one-year entry level traineeship in which Employees in this class perform routine manual duties in

incumbents attend driving school and receive on-the-job connection with the operation of motor equipment of up

training and attend driving classes for the operation of to moderate complexity. Specific directions are received

motor equipment of up to moderate complexity and in from a superior, but employees are responsible for the

connection with routine manual duties. Specific safe and economical operation of their equipment on

directions are received from a superior, but employees assigned tasks.

are responsible for the safe and economical operation of

their equipment on assigned tasks. Upon successful For complete descriptions of position and duties click

completion of the traineeship, the incumbent will here.

advance to the title of Motor Equipment Operator.

Minimum Qualifications:

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here.

Special Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: • NYS Class B Commercial Driver’s License at time
None of application and to maintain position.

Special Requirements:

• An endorsement for tanker vehicles must be
• Candidates must possess a valid New York State obtained by the completion of probation.

driver’s license.

APPLY BY 11/29/24 AT:
Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within
6 months of appointment in order to maintain the www.dutchessny.gov/jobs
position.

obtained within 6 months of appointment.

NOTE:
A copy of current Driver’s License must be included with application.

SPECIAL NOTE:
Applicant for positions that require driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at any time will be required to undergo

controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing

throughout their period of employment. Applicants will also be asked to sign forms for release of information from previous

employers through the DOT Clearinghouse. Failure to provide authorization will result in the withdrawal of an offer of

employment.

DUTCHESS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

POSTED: 1/26/24