Motor Vehicle Operator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger car, shuttle bus, truck, forklift, or tractor-trailer truck.
• Drives a truck carrying employees and material to and from work location.
• Acts as a chauffeur to an official.
• Checks the tires, oil and fuel of the vehicle, and checks vehicle to see that lights, horn and brakes appear to be operating properly. Replenishes fluids as needed.
• Reports and noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle.
• Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of vehicle.
• Changes tires or wheels.
• Assists in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers.
• Reports any accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved.
• Operates motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle.
• Watches for traffic hazards while labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs.
• Transports collectors and cases of coin boxes to and from collection areas.
• Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.
• Prepares trip reports.
• In a garage/fleet, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles and equipment.
• Performs related work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment.

SPECIAL NOTES

• For appointment to certain positions, candidates must possess either a Class A, B, or C Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on the number of passengers, or with no airbrake restriction.
• All Motor Vehicle Operators with a Commercial Driver License are subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and incumbents with a Commercial Driver License will be subjected to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retail Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

How To Apply

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