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Operating Engineer

City of Niagara Falls
Niagara, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Niagara Falls. City of Niagara Falls. Operating Engineer. $30.51/hour.

Meet with a Representative in person at the City of Niagara Falls Job Fair:

April 9th 10AM - 1PM

LaSalle Branch Library

Auditorium, 2nd Floor

**Must be a resident of Niagara Falls, NY within 6 months of appointment**

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is difficult and responsible equipment operating performed within the limits of detailed instructions. Employees are responsible for exercising more than ordinary caution so as to protect the life and property of others and for the care of the equipment assigned to him. Under general supervision, operates heavy construction equipment; does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

  • Operates graders, power shovels, cranes, bulldozers, anything above light tonnage, low behind

roller, spreader boxes, backhoes; front end wheel loader, excavator, paver, scraper, Case Skid

Steer with milling attachments when used in street construction;

  • Notifies supervision of the need for repairs to equipment;
  • Adheres to grade lines as required.

Personal Characteristics

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND

Good knowledge of the operation and servicing of very heavy equipment such as roller, bulldozer, power grader, steam or gas driven roller, power shovel, crane, grader;

  • Skill in making mechanical repairs;
  • Mechanical aptitude;
  • Mental alertness;
  • Good observation;
  • Good physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in the operation of the equipment to which he is assigned; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class B Drivers License at time of appointment and maintained for duration of employment. If there is an existing permit, employee must attain license within 6 months of the employment.

Follow link to apply through City Website: https://www.niagarafallsny.gov/residents/employment_opportunities.php

Salary : $31

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