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Motor Equipment Operator Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 Amended: 12/11/06; 11/04/09; 10/1/13; 4/13/18; 5/1/18; 11/5/20; 9/13/21; 1/9/23; 9/27/23; 8/8/24 MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The work involves responsibility for the operation of a variety of equipment used in road building, construction and general public works maintenance projects. The incumbent is required to perform recurring manual duties related to operation of the equipment and other duties as assigned when not operating equipment. Additionally, an incumbent performs basic vehicle upkeep including lubrication and maintenance of equipment fluid levels. The work is generally performed outdoors at times in inclement weather conditions under general supervision according to established procedures. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Operates trucks in connection with highway maintenance or other public works projects; Operates snow plow truck or other type truck mounted snow removal equipment; Operates rollers, tractors, bucket loaders, sweepers and pavement stripers as required; Performs minor mechanical repairs or servicing of automotive equipment; May, on assignment, operate bulldozer, excavator, grader, or other type heavy automotive equipment; Services assigned equipment and performs manual tasks related to motor equipment operations; Loads and unloads trucks; Performs a variety of manual tasks such as cutting trees, road patching, cleaning culverts, scraping and painting, snow shoveling and any other tasks when not operating equipment; Performs manual work assigned within department when not engaged in equipment operation. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a variety of medium automotive or construction equipment; Good knowledge of the repair and maintenance of highways and adjacent areas; Good knowledge of local geography and roads; Ability to operate a variety of automotive and construction equipment; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Six months of experience in the operation of motor equipment, heavy automotive equipment, farm equipment or highway construction and maintenance equipment AND possession of a valid NYS Class B driver’s license with air brake endorsement; OR Successful completion of a Motor Equipment Operator traineeship. ---PAGE BREAK--- Motor Equipment Operator Page 2 I 2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State Class B Driver’s License with air brake endorsement is required at time of application. Failure to maintain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License and all required endorsements including driving privileges thought employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.