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SUNY Brockport Highway Equipment Operator in Brockport, New York
Located in Western New York, State University of New York College at Brockport is a nationally recognized and accredited public institution with competitive state health insurance and retirement plan options. SUNY Brockport also includes Brockport Downtown and sponsors the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC), both located in Rochester, NY. We are an inclusive employee-oriented university. Be yourself and start your career here. Help us build a better Brockport!
Job Summary:
Position Summary:
The Highway Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy highway equipment for digs, concrete flat work, sidewalk removal and replacement and more. This position is also responsible for all CDL driving, all backhoe work, and for turning the compost pile daily. This position is also utilized by all construction crews, for construction debris removal. Further duties of this position includes performing inspections and routine maintenance on various equipment including trucks, forklifts, skid loaders, front end loaders, tractors, mowers, backhoes and sweepers.
Essential Functions:
Operates CDL and highway equipment.
Inspects loaders and snowplows.
Takes plow truck to town buildings – using loaders to fill trucks with salt.
Checks all roadways on campus
Operates graders for leveling and operates tractors to load materials such as dirt and rocks.
Operates forklifts and dump trucks to transport trash and materials.
Operates various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, snow removal, and related assignments.
Operate diesel and gas tractors, with backhoe, loader, and other attachments to perform various jobs, such as: digging trenches for electrical and sewer and water lines, grading and leveling, shrub and tree removal, loading/unloading trucks, digging postholes and drainage holes, miscellaneous lawn care operations.
Removes materials preparatory to repair and construction by using jackhammers, sanders, paint stripers, and other hand tools and equipment.
Performs routine inspection on vehicles such as checking oil, lubrication, fluids, lights, belts and tires.
Washes machines and equipment.
Mounts and dismounts major assemblies, such as plows and salt spreaders, and assists mechanics in removing and installing heavy items, such as engines and transmissions.
Assists in mechanical repairs of grounds equipment.
Manual labor work such as: installing fences, sweeping, shoveling, setting up equipment, etc.
Supervision:
Guides and trains student employees, performing related work; as appropriate to the area of operation.
Supervises Grounds Workers or Laborers, as assigned.
Operating Needs:
NYS Pesticide Certified within 6 months in title.
Possession of a valid NY driver’s license is a requirement for this job (CDL, class B) and must maintain.
Flexible schedule, including evening, weekends, and holidays
Working Environment:
May be subject to exposure to outside elements of working with hazardous materials, schedule changes based on needs of the College, long hours to complete/perform scheduled or emergency functions/projects.
Moderate physical activity. Requires lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience in the operation of tractors or other self-propelled equipment and possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated (CDL, Class B).
Preferred Qualifications: Possesses good knowledge of the operation of a variety of self-propelled equipment.
Possesses a working knowledge of dig safety standards.
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week 6:00 am-2:30 pm
Salary and Benefits:
$37,121.
May be benefits eligible; more information at Careers@Brockport (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human_resources/empop/vacancies/) . This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Application Instructions: Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (one being a current supervisor) at jobs.hr.brockport.edu (https://careers.pageuppeople.com/788/cw/en-us/) by July 5, 2024.
Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.
New York State Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Diversity Statement:
We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice. We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College’s commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship and service leading to student success.
SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.