Review Vacancy
TitleCrane and Shovel Operator
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary RangeFrom $21.01 to $31.02 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in the operation of power shovels, cranes and/or other heavy equipment, and possession of a valid New York State operator's license appropriate for the type of vehicles operated (i.e.; CDL A with appropriate tank endorsements) and possession of a valid operator qualification certificate from a certification service agency approved by OSHA for cranes and shovels appropriate for the types of cranes operated.
This position requires a CDL A license. Candidates interested in appointment to this position must have a CDL B license at time of appointment. The appointee must obtain a CDL A license before the end of the probationary period. Failure to obtain a CDL A during the probation period will result in probationary termination.
Duties Description The Crane and Shovel Operator under the general direction of a Thruway Maintenance Supervisor 1 or 2, operate, at least one-third of the time, the largest and most complex self-propelled equipment such as mobile cranes, knuckle boom cranes, power shovels and any attachments such as backlines, clamshells, and drag lines. The CSO will also perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment. The CSO may supervise a crew of laborers and others.
Operate, self-propelled crane equipment used for excavating, driving or extracting piling, lifting and moving heave machinery or materials, infrastructure, structure and sign erection and other maintenance operations.
Pumps gas or other fuel, adds or drains water and/or antifreeze to radiator, oil to crankcase, air to tires, and hydraulic fluid to reservoirs; replaces oil, fuel, air and hydraulic filters; makes daily friction adjustments to machine; Makes minor repairs in the field, as needed, to keep machine running.
Keeps records of supplies and materials, crane inspection reports and other records and reports as required.
Operates all equipment as assigned and utilizes all hand tools normally stocked in the section tool complement. Inspects equipment for proper operating condition, makes minor repairs or adjustments to it, and provides lubrication as required. Identifies and reports the necessity of repairs to supervisor so that equipment may be taken out of service and sent to the shop for repairs.
Assists Thruway Maintenance Supervisor with planning and coordinating section projects that may require specialized equipment. May serve as a crew leader to supervise work crews as assigned.
Drive and Control various types of gasoline or diesel-driven heavy construction equipment as operated by lower level operators (e.g. CEOH and TMW). During snow and ice control operations, operates equipment such as loaders, plow trucks, snow blowers, liquid chemical applicator trucks, four-wheel drive trucks, graders, mobile excavators and crawler type tractors with attachments.
May identify work and directs the performance of spot maintenance actions (i.e., removal of nuisance objects, minor repairs to delineators, etc.) which have been observed while traveling to and from assigned job. Advises supervisor of any actions taken.
May engage in all highway and bridge maintenance activities, such as pavement patching, crack sealing, paving, tree and brush removal, ditching, excavating and the repair of signs, fences, rails, delineators and light posts.
May train Thruway employees on the proper and safe use and maintenance of heavy equipment as outlined in the Heavy Equipment Operation Training Program Manual.
May assist in traffic control at work sites, incident scenes, or as required by traffic conditions.
Additional Comments This is a NYS Thruway Authority Unit 1 Teamsters position:
Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage.
Dental and Vision Coverage.
13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th.
Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals.
Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.
Sick Leave Incentive Plan – Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st, each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period. Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period.
Employees with 20+ years of continuous Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.
Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 15 credit hours per year.
New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Service Award Payments - Upon completion of 10 years of Authority service, eligible employees will receive a 10-year Service Award Payment. Payments are then awarded every five years as noted in the contract until 30 years of Authority service is reached. Service Awards have a positive impact on retirement.
Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.
Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title.
The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.
The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Development at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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