New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Bear Mountain, New York, United States
Sep 05, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience. Duties Description As a Trades Generalist, duties include, but are not limited to: • Operate and maintain heavy equipment with a secondary skill of motor equipment and repair. • Operate tractor trailers, dozer, front-end loaders, pavers, backhoes, crane, road graders, refuse packers, septic trucks, etc. • Complete roadway work, including repairing and replacing culvert pipe and operating the paver. • Haul work materials and complete equipment layout for each job. • Maintain and service equipment, including equipment used during snow emergencies. • Utilize a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, chain saws, and construction equipment appropriate to the work assigned for skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation, and construction. • Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment as well as less complex engine and component repair of construction maintenance on vehicles and equipment. • Plan and diagnose work issues; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications. • Supervise as needed, troubleshoot problems, and make necessary repairs to complete assigned tasks and ensure that instructions have been followed and the quality of work is satisfactory. • Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods. Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS: • Experience operating heavy equipment • Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commerical Driver’s License that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State and tank endorsement at the time of appointment as a term and condition of employment. • Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of New York as a term and condition of employment. • Must possess or obtain "Game of Logging" chainsaw safety and productivity training program within the probationary period (class availability permitting) as a term and condition of employment. • May be required to work weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts. **Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. BENEFITS: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: Paid Time Off: • CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays Health Care Benefits: • Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits: • New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership • NYS Deferred Compensation • Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Paid Parental Leave Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx The posted salary range will receive an additional location pay, with a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Closing Date/Time: 09/19/24