Parks and Recreation Aide 6 (Road Crew, Allegany Region)

About the role

The incumbent will work on the Regional Road Crew under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 1, SG-14, and the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18.

Responsibilities

• Driving large trucks to haul materials and transport equipment using trailers.
• Operating snowplows and heavy equipment to remove snow and clear snowbanks.
• Performing road and drainage system maintenance and construction tasks using heavy equipment.
• Operating garbage trucks to empty dumpsters within the park and transporting garbage to the transfer station.
• Operating mowers and brush hogs to maintain vegetation within rights-of-ways.
• Installing and repairing traffic signs as needed.
• Setting up and maintaining highway work zones and traffic control.
• Assisting with the installation and maintenance of erosion control measures.
• Performing medium to heavy manual labor as part of daily tasks.
• Conducting regular maintenance on tools, vehicles, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Providing support for emergency response functions as assigned.
• Preparing reports on daily activities and maintaining required records.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, procedures, and regulations related to work being performed.
• Adhering to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensuring compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts when necessary.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor of up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of operating a truck/trailer combination.
• Must be able to operate a snowplow, garbage truck, mower, brush hog, and/or heavy equipment.
• Must possess working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment associated with road maintenance.
• Must possess working knowledge of safety standards, procedures, applicable codes, and regulations associated with road maintenance.
• 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 pre‑employment, random, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits

• Option to join the NYS Employee’s 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.

Schedule

Work shift will vary as necessary but will commonly be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. during the winter months, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during summer months. The position requires availability for weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts when needed.