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Construction Equipment Operator - Heavy - #04708 (Floating Plant)

Construction Equipment Operator - Heavy - #04708 (Floating Plant)

StateJobsNY • Waterford, NY, US
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Canal Maintenance Operator

Reporting to a Canal Maintenance Supervisor, or higher-level supervisor, the incumbent of this position will be required to operate gasoline or diesel driven heavy construction equipment in the repair and maintenance of the Canal waterways. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Operates commercial vehicles with trailers exceeding 10,000 pounds GVW, including tractor trailers, flatbeds, and lowboys.
  • Transports heavy equipment using a lowboy or trailer.
  • Operates all equipment as assigned and utilizes all hand tools normally stocked in tool complement.
  • Keeps records of supplies and materials; truck reports; and other reports, as required.
  • Operates barge-mounted heavy equipment, such as excavators, for dredging, stone armoring of waterway embankments, and offloading sediment from barges.
  • Oversees deckhands on a mechanical dredging crew during dredging operations.
  • Operates heavy construction equipment such as excavators, dozers, and off-road dump trucks for maintenance of dredge spoil disposal sites.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Non-Competitive: possession of a valid New York State Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) AND two years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
  • Employee must possess a valid CDL A with Air Brake Endorsement license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS at the time of appointment and continuously maintain it thereafter or face possible disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  • ***Please note that US Coast Guard or OTEDA Drug Testing is required for these positions.***
  • Prior to appointment, the candidate must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening appropriate to the duties and responsibilities assigned. External candidates who cannot successfully complete the drug testing requirements may not be offered employment and/or have their job offer rescinded. Internal candidates (current employees) who do not successfully complete the pre-employment drug testing requirements may be subject to administrative action up to and including termination.
  • ** Please note that once appointed, this position is included in a random drug testing pool and therefore employees will be required to submit to random, periodic drug testing for the duration of their service in positions included in a random drug testing pool.

The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

  • Holiday & Paid Time Off
  • Nine (9) paid holidays annually
  • Four (4) paid floating holidays annually
  • Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
  • Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
  • Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually
  • Health Benefits
  • Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options
  • Pre-Tax contribution program
  • Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost
  • Opt-Out incentive program
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Additional Benefits
  • CSEA representation and access to their benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development and promotional opportunities
  • Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
  • NYS Deferred Compensation
  • And many more

The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York's economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.

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