What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Equipment Operator position at Town of Riverhead?
The Town of Riverhead is currently looking to fill a vacancy in the Highway Department. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and have a clean, valid CDL.
- Preferred candidates must possess good knowledge of the operation, maintenance and use of dump and flatbed trucks and of the less complex automotive equipment;
- good knowledge of motor vehicle regulations governing the use of equipment;
- good knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the operation of equipment;
- skill in the operation of less complex automotive equipment;
- ability to make emergency repairs and to assist in making general repairs to motor vehicle equipment;
- Operates a basin cleaner used for removing dirt from catch basins;
- Operates a distributor applying oils, asphalts, or tars to a highway surface; loads distributor from supply tank; patches highways;
- Performs manual work such as loading or unloading vehicles, shoveling snow, removing debris from roadside, clearing sewer basins and lines; installing snow fences;
- Operates a small dump truck to haul sand, gravel, tools, or equipment.
- Operates dump body to displace or unload sand, gravel and other materials while truck is standing or moving.
- Operates regular and modified trucks containing spraying machinery and apparatus.
- Operates paint machine to strip roads.
- Operates small power machinery such as cement mixers, belt conveyors, air hammers, compressors, sod cutters, chain saws and pumping equipment.
Starting salary is $57,912.70. Competitive benefits including pension.
Apply to: Town of Riverhead Personnel Department, 4 West 2nd Street, Riverhead, NY 11901. FAX: 631/727-6152 or email personnel@townofriverheadny.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,306.57 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,307 - $57,913