Review Vacancy
TitleCrane and Shovel Operator
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $18.22 to $26.11 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have two years of experience in the operation of power shovels, cranes or gradalls, possession of a valid New York State operator’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated and possession of a valid New York State Department of Labor operator qualification certificate for Cranes and Shovels.
Department of Labor Certificate of Competence is not required for operators at least 21 years of age and employed by the federal government, State, or political subdivision, agency or authority of the State assigned to operate a crane owned or leased by such agencies.
Duties Description Operates the largest and most complex self-propelled equipment used in the construction and maintenance of canal structures; excavates; grades; repairs slope failures; drives and removes pilings; lifts and moves heavy machinery and equipment; performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, cleaning and replacing bulbs, tires and filters; cleans and paints equipment and vessels; performs routine repairs to keep equipment operating in the field; may operate equipment generally assigned to lower level equipment operators; may supervise work crew.
Examples of construction equipment incumbent may be expected to operate:
Mobile cranes
Hydraulic excavators
Clamshells
Winches
Power shovels
Backlines
Drag lines
Pile hammer
Additional Comments Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should 4/30/18 to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title, Human Resources Specialist 1, in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
The New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.
The New York State Canal Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Nancy Harvey at (914) 681-6246.
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