Motor Equipment Operator

Position Overview

Motor Equipment Operator - General employment applications may be obtained at the Personnel/Civil Service Office on the 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901, or from the City Website at cityofbinghamton-ny.gov. Applications must be submitted by 4:45 PM on the last date to file.

This is a position involving the operation of a variety of motor equipment. The type of equipment operated will be limited by the class of license possessed by the incumbent. The work is performed under the general supervision of a supervisory level employee. The incumbent will exercise supervision over subordinates assigned to work on specific projects. Does related work as required.

• Operate a variety of motor equipment, such as one‑man road patcher packers, trucks, sweepers, backhauls and auxiliary equipment.
• Supervise a small work group in rebuilding and repairing catch basins, mains, sewers, hydrants, street repairs, patching streets and cleaning streets.
• Perform a variety of minor repairs on motor equipment and services small pumps and equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance functions on all vehicles.
• Operate a television camera outfit in monitoring and reporting the condition of sewer mains and laterals for immediate or future repairs.
• Keep records on times, supplies and equipment used and report work completed on work projects to supervisor.
• Participate in a variety of street maintenance and repair activities.
• Provide services for a variety of governmental operations such as transporting food for the School District.
• Operate a variety of recreational and maintenance equipment for the recreation department.
• Perform routine cleaning of screens, unplugging and maintenance of pumps, sample collection, and centrifuge operation for the Binghamton/Johnson City Joint Sewage Plant.
• Supervise a small work crew.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Dependability.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Possession of a CDL‑B motor vehicle operator license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at time of appointment, which must be maintained during the entire length of appointment.
• The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre‑employment drug test as a condition of employment.
• Broome County residency is required at time of appointment.
• Before submitting your application, please make sure that your skills, qualifications, and competencies align with this job posting and are clearly stated on all documents that you submit to the City of Binghamton.