Personnel Department
LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of various types of motor vehicle equipment. This title differs from Motor Equipment Operator in that incumbents of this title operate lighter and/or smaller equipment. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supervision may be exercised over the activities of laborers. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
- Operates a motor vehicle in connection with the transportation of materials to worksite;
- Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment;
- Performs manual labor, such as loading trucks, digging ditches and cleaning culverts;
- Operates motorized lawnmowing and tree trimming equipment;
- Under supervision, may operate heavier equipment as directed;
- Performs a variety of related activities as required.
Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the operation of automotive equipment; good knowledge of the geography of the area; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; manual dexterity; industry; willingness to respond to emergencies; dependability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of experience in the operation of some type of automotive equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
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Our mission is 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, which include the towns, villages, school districts, libraries and special districts.
It is Putnam County Personnel Department’s responsibility to ensure Putnam County taxpayers of a public workforce qualified for their jobs pursuant to the principles of selection according to merit and fitness as set forth in Article 5, §6 of the New York State Constitution.
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Paul Eldridge
Personnel Officer