What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Maintenance Equipment Operator II position at Putnam County Government?
The Putnam County Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Road Maintenance Equipment Operator II (RMEO II).
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of road maintenance equipment. Greater skill is required than in the operation of other types of automotive equipment due to the size and complex nature of the equipment. Supervision may be exercised over the activities of laborers. Performs related work as required.
SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Operates a motor vehicle in connection with the transportation of various materials (blacktop, salt, sand, gravel) and equipment.
- Operates a motor vehicle with snow plow, sander and other attachments in removal of snow and ice.
- Operates loaders, rollers, and tractors.
- Operates motorized mowing equipment.
- Patches, resurfaces, repairs and grades gravel and asphalt roads.
- Installs, maintains and repairs road drainage systems including ditches, basins, culverts, sewers and catch basins.
- Digs and refills trenches for sewers and drainage.
- Installs and maintains traffic signs and markings.
- Removes snow from roads and sidewalks and sands icy pavements.
- Clears dead trees, brush, cuts grass, plants trees, cuts wood, relative to clearing Town right-of-way.
- Performs manual labor, such as loading trucks, digging ditches, and cleaning culverts.
- Performs a variety of simple manual tasks such as cleaning culverts, shoveling snow, and road maintenance work.
- Cuts grass, rakes leaves, trims shrubs and trees, spades flower beds and assists in other grounds maintenance activities.
- Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two (2) years of experience operating road maintenance equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) valid in the State of New York, with endorsements appropriate to the type of motor equipment being operated, and acceptable driving record, are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
NOTE: Candidates for appointment are required to participate in and pass a pre-duty drug screening.
NOTE: Candidates for appointment must consent to the running of a full query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week
STARTING SALARY : $57,361 per year (2026)
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, comp).
- NYS Retirement System Membership.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- CSEA Membership.
APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel
Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:
Putnam County Personnel Department
110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3
Carmel NY, 10512
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About Putnam County Government:
It is the mission of the Putnam County Personnel Department to administer, in a fair and equitable manner, the provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Putnam County Civil Service Rules with respect to the offices and employments in the classified service of Putnam County and the civil divisions therein.
Salary : $57,361