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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/17/26

Applications Due07/28/26

Vacancy ID220177

NY HELPNo

AgencyUniversity at Albany

TitleConstruction Equipment Operator

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade08

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40391 to $49743 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday

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

County Albany

Street Address University at Albany (Grounds)

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12222

Duties Description A Construction Equipment Operator in the Grounds Department at the University is involved with the performance of laboring tasks of heavier and more complex self-propelled equipment and machinery. Such equipment includes; backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, wing plows, street sweeper/storm sewer machine etc.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

One year of experience in the operation of equipment noted as appropriate for this class and the possession of a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.

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.

OPERATING NEEDS:

Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions including the full understanding and operation of using a backhoe, showing that you can dig and safely control a job site dig. Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and be subject to shift changes to accommodate snow removal needs.

Possess a valid NYS Commercial Driver's License - Class B or higher.

Additional Comments MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=202747

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources

Telephone 518-437-4700

Fax 518-437-4731

Email Address classifiedjobs@albany.edu(you must apply using the link below)

Address

Street 1400 Washington Avenue

UAB 300

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12222

 

Notes on ApplyingMUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=202747

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