Medium Equipment Operator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the activities assigned to their group are being accomplished.
• May also be required to perform recurring manual duties related to the operation of the equipment operated.

Requirements

• 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;
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Maintenance of Class B license required throughout the course of employment.

Skills

• Manual labor skills
• Safe and efficient operation of moderately complex motor equipment

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including health, life, dental and vision insurance, and NYS Retirement.

Pay

$27.45 per hour plus competitive benefit package including health, life, dental and vision insurance, and NYS Retirement.

Schedule

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Benefits

• 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)

Contact Information

• 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

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.