Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Employees in this class regularly drive and operate the heavier and more complex types of trucks and construction equipment which require intermediate to advanced operating skills. Employees also perform a variety of laboring activities in connection with such operations and are responsible for the safe and economical operation and care of their equipment on assigned tasks. Specific instructions are given by a supervisor or crew leader who makes periodic inspections of the work in progress. Supervision occasionally may be exercised over a group of workers on a project.

Deadline to apply: Until filled

Submit resume/application to: City of Poughkeepsie

Human Resources Department

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Or email to: [email protected]

The City of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Qualifications

NONE REQUIRED

Special Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid New York State Commercial Driver's license of the appropriate level at time of appointment and to maintain position. An appointing authority may require that this license contain a CDL endorsement for tanker vehicles and contain no restrictions other than those relating to personal physical conditions. Such restrictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis for compatibility with job duties and will not be an automatic bar to employment.

Job Details

Category

Current Openings

Status

Open

Salary

SALARY $49,982.40 - $59,592.00 (2024 salary) PLUS BENEFITS

Posted

April 8, 2026

Closing

Open Until Filled

Attached Files

DC job application

COP JOB APPLICATON Adendum

HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR