Oswego County
Medium Equipment Operator
Oswego, New York•Full-time
$27.45+ hourly
$27.45+ hourly
About the Job
The Oswego County Highway and Solid Waste Departments have immediate openings for Medium Equipment Operators to perform manual work of ordinary difficulty that may involve the responsibility for acting as a work leader over a small group of laborers or highway workers, or for the safe and efficient operation and care of moderately complex motor equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for ensuring that the activities assigned to their group are being accomplished. Supervision exercised by the employee varies with the occasion. The employee may also be required to perform recurring manual duties related to the operation of the equipment operated.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or possession of an equivalency diploma and either: Completion of NCCER Core and Level 1 – Heavy Equipment Operations Credential, AWS –Entry Level Welder Qualification, or NCCER Core and Welding Level 1 and Level 2 Credentials; OR Six (6) months of experience in either general labor, construction work, driving trucks (GVW 18,000 lbs or over), road building, grounds maintenance, operation of various automotive equipment such as roller, small dozer, etc., or any work of a related nature.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
High school diploma or possession of an equivalency diploma and either: Completion of NCCER Core and Level 1 – Heavy Equipment Operations Credential, AWS –Entry Level Welder Qualification, or NCCER Core and Welding Level 1 and Level 2 Credentials; OR Six (6) months of experience in either general labor, construction work, driving trucks (GVW 18,000 lbs or over), road building, grounds maintenance, operation of various automotive equipment such as roller, small dozer, etc., or any work of a related nature.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Possession of valid New York State drivers license at time of appointment.
- Possession of a Class B New York State drivers license within six (6) months of appointment.
- Once obtained, maintenance of Class B license required throughout the course of employment.
Pay Rate: $27.45 per hour plus competitive benefit package including health, life, dental and vision insurance, and NYS Retirement.
To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.
Oswego County Human Resources Department
46 East Bridge Street
Oswego, New York 13126
(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254
Email: humanresources@oswegocountyNY.gov
Web: www.oswegocountyNY.gov/humanresources
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
About Oswego County
Oswego County Government offers a wide variety of career fields across 30 departments. We employ individuals in many different positions such as Accountant, Caseworker, Nurse, Attorney, Patrol Officer, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Secretary, and many more. Together, the County works to serve the community and support the infrastructure and services that are needed.As an employer, Oswego County seeks individuals who are passionate about their chosen field. Open positions often include entry level openings where little or no experience is required. The County strives to promote from within whenever possible. Benefits may include health, dental, vision and life insurance; NYS Retirement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; paid holidays, sick and annual leave; Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement (for related courses while employed); optional pre-tax retirement plan; optional pre-tax spending plan (FSA); and more. Oswego County (population approximately 122,000) is located on Lake Ontario in Central New York, approximately 40 miles north of Syracuse and 80 miles east of Rochester. Oswego County offers educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.