Storm Response Equipment Operator (Temporary Position) - DPW

Under supervision, an employee in this class operates motor vehicles and diesel or gasoline-powered equipment used in maintaining County roads and facilities in response to major storm events. The primary work responsibility is for the efficient operation of the assigned vehicle and for the safe transportation of materials and equipment from place to place.  The incumbent is responsible for the routine maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) and, when not driving, performs manual labor.  Work receives periodic checks while in progress and upon completion for adherence to established policy and procedures.  Does related work as required.

Rate: $26.00 per hour

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works is seeking candidates for the position of Storm Response Equipment Operator. This position operates motor vehicles and diesel or gasoline-powered equipment used in maintaining County roads and facilities in response to major storm events. The primary work responsibility is for the efficient operation of a motor vehicle and/or heavy equipment to plow, clear roadways, salt roads and move equipment during weather events. Selected candidates will be placed on a list and called out as needed for storm operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• CDL license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. License must be maintained throughout employment in this position.*

• Heavy Equipment Operating and Maintenance Experience

• Snow Plowing Experience

• Comprehensive Knowledge of Suffolk County Roadways

* All CDL employees are required to submit to a Federal DOT pre-employment drug screening and will be subject to all DOT regulations, including random drug testing during the snow removal season and post-accident testing.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Suffolk County roads

• good knowledge of the operation, maintenance and use of trucks and equipment used in snow removal and highway related work

• good knowledge of motor vehicle regulations governing the use of equipment

• good knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the operation of equipment

• ability to make emergency repairs and to assist in making general repairs to motor vehicles and related equipment

• physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
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Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.