Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/25/26
Applications Due: 03/08/26
Vacancy ID: 210270
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleMotor Vehicle Operator
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade07
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $38235 to $47237 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (pass days: Mon / Tues)
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address University at Albany (Grounds)
1400 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12222
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Motor Vehicle Operator would be assigned to the Grounds Dept. and would be the driver for garbage truck (trash pickups for uptown/downtown campuses are required 7 days/week). This Motor Vehicle Operator would also operate large dump trucks, a street sweeper, garbage and recycling trucks, and large snow plow/salter vehicles during the week as required.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Valid NYS CDL Class B driver's license required. May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment. Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators.
OPERATING NEEDS:
Valid New York State Commercial Driver's License - Class B. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime to support Campus events and snow removal is required. Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
Appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 (OTETA). Employment cannot commence until notification for successful completion of this pre-employment testing is received. Please note that in addition to the initial testing required by OTETA, the Act further requires that the University conduct pre-assignment (promotion), reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up and return to duty drug and alcohol testing throughout the period of employment.
Additional Comments YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE by using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=197531
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Office of Human Resources
Telephone 518-437-4700
Fax 518-437-4731
Email Address ClassifiedJobs@albany.edu(apply with link below)
Address
Street 1400 Washington Avenue
UAB 300
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12222
Notes on ApplyingYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE by using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=197531
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