Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Facilities - Operations

Budget Title: Construction Equipment Operator (SG-8)

Local Title: Construction Equipment Operator Monday-Friday 6:30AM-3:00PM

Posting Date: March 8, 2024

Classification: SG-8; $38,073

Duties: Construction Equipment Operators as members of a work crew are characterized by both the performance of laboring tasks and the operation at least one-third of the time of heavier and more complex self-propelled equipment than Highway Equipment Operators. Such equipment includes road graders over eight tons, six-ton brush cutters, windrow-type loaders, large front-end loaders, truck mounted zone stripers, bituminous pavers, gravel mix plants, pavement breakers and rollers ten tons and over.

Operates, at least one-third of the time, one or more of the machines mentioned as appropriate for the class on highway, canal and grounds construction, repair, and maintenance projects.

Performs task indigenous to assigned machine according to instructions received from supervisor.

Operates front end loaders to load gravel onto trucks.

Please refer to the job standard for more details:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?specCode=6921000F

Contact Information: Application Procedure: Those interested in applying for this position should submit a current resume and a cover letter stating how they qualify for the position to State University of New York at New Paltz-Attn: Human Resources-1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561
Fax: (845) 257-3956 or send by e-mail: ClassifiedEmployment@newpaltz.edu

Please include Search #C24-29 with all application materials.
Human Resources will canvass the appropriate Civil Service List.
NOTE: Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.

Deadline: March 23, 2024

Other important information about this vacancy: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents, and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty, and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/firesafety/safetyreport.html.