Town of Ballston

Job Vacancy Announcement

Motor Equipment Operator

The Town of Ballston is seeking to fill one (1) full-time position for a Motor Equipment Operator in the Water & Sewer and Highway Departments. This is a non-competitive class position, but the successful candidate must meet the minimum qualifications established by the Saratoga County Department of Human Resources (see below).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates an excavator, heavy-duty paving roller, backhoe, front end loader, bulldozer, sweeper, road grader and other types of heavy equipment;
• Operates heavy duty trucks, or trailer trucks in connection with the transporting or collection of large quantities of materials or heavy-duty supplies;
• Climb, trim, fell and remove trees. Position will be responsible for operating a chainsaw and bucket truck, oversee ground hands, chipping, and performing highly skilled work on trees;
• Plows snow, and is available for call-in to plow snow during the winter months;
• Performs manual labor, such as assisting in the loading of trucks, digging, cleaning culverts, repairs water mains, and assists and performs related work with the water department;
• Makes minor repairs and assists in maintaining automotive equipment;
• Must be available for afterhours call-in and must respond within a reasonable time;
• Perform additional duties, as directed by the Highway Superintendent / Water Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications: At time of appointment, the candidate must at least be in possession of a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License, certified to operate commercial equipment within the boundaries of New York State with required endorsements.

Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.

This is a Union covered position. Salary and benefit information is dictated by the applicable Union contract.

Submission Requirements: Applicants must complete a Town of Ballston job application and submit via email, mail, or in-person to:

Joe Whalen, Highway & Water Superintendent

323 Charlton Road

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

(518) 490-2725

Submission Deadline: April 1, 2023

The Town of Ballston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL B (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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