The Putnam County Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Road Maintenance Equipment Operator I (RMEO I).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of road maintenance equipment. The work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supervision on the level of team leader may be exercised over the activities of laborers. Performs related duties as required.

SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Operates road maintenance equipment such as heavy dump trucks, wheel loaders, tractors, rollers and other motor vehicles in connection with the transportation of various materials (blacktop, salt, sand and gravel) and equipment;

• Operates motor vehicles with snow plow, sander and other attachments in the removal of snow and ice;

• Operates motorized mowing equipment;

• Rakes, tamps and shovels asphalt, and assists in patching, resurfacing and grading of gravel and asphalt roads;

• Assists in the maintenance and repair of sewer and catch basins;

• Digs and refills trenches for sewers and drainage;

• Removes snow from roads and sidewalks and sands icy pavements;

• Cuts grass, rakes leaves, trims shrubs and trees, spades flower beds and assists in other grounds maintenance activities;

• Assists with tree planting and wood cutting;

• Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and markings;

• Performs manual labor, such as loading motor vehicles, digging ditches, and cleaning culverts;

• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment;

• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of experience operating road maintenance equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) valid in the State of New York, with endorsements appropriate to the type of motor equipment being operated, and acceptable driving record, are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

NOTE: Candidates for appointment are required to participate in and pass a pre-duty drug screening.

NOTE: Candidates for appointment must consent to the running of a full query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

SCHEDULE: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours/week

STARTING SALARY : $55,349 per year (2026)

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision Insurance.

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, comp).

• NYS Retirement System Membership.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• CSEA Membership.

PUTNAM COUNTY – AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER