Park and Rec Aide 5 (Road Crew Assistant – SPIF/Heckscher State Park – Long Island)

About the role

This is a full-time, seasonal position that will assist the SPIF department in the Long Island Region. Under the supervision of higher-level personnel in the SPIF department, the primary work this position will involve:

Responsibilities

• Driving a variety of motor vehicles, including automobiles and trucks, to transport people, material, and equipment
• Posting manifests and other records of goods and people transported in order to document their safe delivery
• Preparing reports, mapping routes, itineraries, and points of call
• Lifting and carrying crates, cartons, boxes, and other cargo onto and off of transport vehicles
• Assisting with groundwork with the Regional Tree crew
• Safety-sensitive testing pre-operation and random inclusion
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment
• Prior employment candidates must possess Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate a commercial vehicle in New York State, or be willing to obtain Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate a commercial vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently or on a team
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside and lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience with bucket truck operation skills preferred
• Knowledge of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as it applies to the safe and legal operation of vehicles operated
• Knowledge of simple automotive repair and maintenance procedures
• Must be able to physically operate assigned vehicles as required
• Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings, including First Aid and CPR/AED
• Under the provision of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in preemployment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing

Benefits

• Option to join the NYS Employees' Retirement System
• May be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met