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Job Opening Information Motor Equipment Operator, FT - Buildings and Grounds

Application Deadline
6/4/2025

Position Title
Motor Equipment Operator, FT - Buildings and Grounds
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$18.95-$29.52 per hour
Job Description

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week) - Core Schedule

General Duties: Support the Director of Facilities and the operations of the Kenmore - Town of Tonawanda UFSD.

Distinguishing Features of the Class: Under supervision, employees in this class perform recurring manual duties in connection with the operation of moderately complex motor equipment, such as a tractor, truck with a power take-off unit, power mower, snow loader, concrete mixer, snow plow, automobile or omnibus. Incumbents are responsible for the safe and economical operation and care of their equipment for assigned tasks. Oversight of a small number of personnel may be a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

Examples of Work:

  • Operates automotive equipment in connection with the collection of garbage, rubbish, trash, ashes, snow and in the transportation of sand, stone, gravel, and other construction or demolition materials and/or supplies;
  • Operates a tractor or truck with a power mower, snow loader, concrete mixer, patching rollers, under ten tons, road graders or related equipment;
  • Operates passenger automobiles, trucks or omnibuses to and from designated places to deliver or pick up mail, packages, supplies, etc.;
  • Performs manual labor, such as assisting with the loading of trucks, erecting snow fences, cleaning culverts, assisting and performing related work with the maintenance crew;
  • Makes minor repairs and assists in clearing automotive equipment;
  • Performs preventive maintenance on equipment such as lubrication, oil changes, etc.;
  • May oversee the work of laborers engaged in loading and unloading trucks, or in manual work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes: Good knowledge of the operation of trucks, tractors, and other automotive equipment; good knowledge of the safety standards of the trade; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to operate a variety of mechanical equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; mechanical aptitude; dependability; industriousness; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience: At time of appointment, possession of a valid New York State Class B Commercial Drivers License certified to operate commercial equipment within the boundaries of New York State with required endorsements, appropriate for the type of motor equipment being operated (i.e., air brakes, hazardous materials, passenger endorsements). 

Civil Service Title
Motor Equipment Operator
Application Procedure

Please follow the instructions on the RecruitFront website to create an account, complete an application and then apply for the open positions that interest you. The Supervisor or Principal in charge of the hiring process will contact those individuals who are considered to be qualified for interviews.

Job Category
Buildings & Grounds
Job Location
(81) Buildings and Grounds

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