Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)

About the role

The City of Auburn Department of Public Works is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) to maintain the City's streets, parks, public facilities, infrastructure, and grounds. The position involves operating a variety of trucks, heavy equipment, and specialized municipal machinery while performing hands-on Public Works duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of trucks, heavy equipment, and municipal machinery as assigned, including loaders, backhoes, excavators, tractors, mowers, sweepers, and other equipment.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations, including operating plow trucks, loaders, and other snow removal equipment.
• Perform street and roadway maintenance, including pothole repair, patching, grading, and related work.
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of City streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, and other public infrastructure.
• Perform excavation, hauling, loading, material handling, and site preparation work.
• Assist with the maintenance of City parks, grounds, buildings, facilities, and other municipal properties.
• Perform seasonal work including brush removal, mowing, landscaping, cleanup, and other related activities.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of signs, barricades, traffic control devices, and other municipal equipment.
• Perform manual labor duties including shoveling, raking, digging, lifting, sweeping, and other physically demanding tasks.
• Perform routine inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment and report mechanical or safety concerns.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Follow established work assignments, schedules, safety procedures, and departmental policies.
• Work safely around moving vehicles, heavy equipment, traffic, construction activities, and the general public.
• Respond to emergency situations, severe weather events, and other operational needs as directed.
• Assist other divisions and crews within the Department of Public Works as assigned.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year.
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with City residents and the general public.
• Work as part of a dedicated team providing essential services to the City of Auburn.

Requirements

• Valid New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Safe driving record.
• Experience operating heavy trucks, construction equipment, or municipal equipment preferred.
• Previous experience in public works, construction, road maintenance, landscaping, or a related field is a plus.
• Ability to safely operate trucks, heavy equipment, and other municipal machinery.
• Ability to learn and safely operate a variety of equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including walking, lifting, carrying, bending, shoveling, digging, and working around heavy equipment.
• Ability to work safely in and around traffic, construction areas, work zones, and other potentially hazardous environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and other conditions.
• Ability to follow directions, work assignments, safety procedures, and departmental policies.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and public service.
• Willingness to perform overtime, emergency work, snow and ice operations, or other departmental assignments when required.
• Professional and courteous interaction with residents, coworkers, contractors, and the general public.

Residency Requirement

All employees must reside within 35 miles of the City of Auburn corporate boundary.