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Job Description
Duties Description
The selected candidate will join the Regional Road Crew under the direction of both the Road Crew Maintenance Supervisor and the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18. The primary work for this position will involve:
• Operating garbage trucks to empty dumpsters within park areas and transporting the waste to the transfer station.
• Using mowers and/or brush hogs to maintain vegetation within road rights-of-ways.
• Operating heavy equipment for road maintenance and drainage system construction and repair.
• Assisting with the installation and maintenance of erosion control measures.
• Performing medium to heavy manual labor as part of daily tasks.
• Conducting routine maintenance on tools, equipment, and vehicles to ensure safe and efficient operating conditions.
• Preparing written reports on daily activities and maintaining other necessary records.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, procedures, and regulations related to the work being performed.
• Adhering to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.
Additional Comments
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must have the ability to comprehend and follow instructions, including written material.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License* with air brake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
*Under the provision 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 04/11/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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