Trades Generalist

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of full-time experience under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description

As a Trades Generalist, duties include, but are not limited to:
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment with a secondary skill of motor equipment and repair.
• Operate tractor trailers, dozer, front-end loaders, pavers, backhoes, crane, road graders, refuse packers, septic trucks, etc.
• Complete roadway work, including repairing and replacing culvert pipe and operating the paver.
• Haul work materials and complete equipment layout for each job.
• Maintain and service equipment, including equipment used during snow emergencies.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, chain saws, and construction equipment appropriate to the work assigned for skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation, and construction.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment as well as less complex engine and component repair of construction maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Plan and diagnose work issues; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Supervise as needed, troubleshoot problems, and make necessary repairs to complete assigned tasks and ensure that instructions have been followed and the quality of work is satisfactory.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commerical Driver’s License that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State and tank endorsement at the time of appointment as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of New York as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or obtain "Game of Logging" chainsaw safety and productivity training program within the probationary period (class availability permitting) as a term and condition of employment.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.

**Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:

• CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

The posted salary range will receive an additional location pay, with a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.

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

Closing Date/Time: 09/19/24

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