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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/19/26

Applications Due08/30/26

Vacancy ID222079

NY HELPNo

AgencyUniversity at Albany

TitleMotor Vehicle Operator (Grounds)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade07

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $38235 to $47237 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (pass days: Mon / Tues)

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address University at Albany (Grounds Department)

1400 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12222

Duties Description The Motor Vehicle Operator would be assigned to the Grounds Dept. and would be the driver for garbage truck (trash pickups for uptown/downtown campuses are required 7 days/week). This Motor Vehicle Operator would also operate large dump trucks, a street sweeper, garbage and recycling trucks, and large snow plow/salter vehicles during the week as required.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess a New York State Driver's License appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Candidates may be required to possess a CDL Class A, B, C or General Class D license.

OPERATING NEEDS:

Valid New York State Commercial Driver's License - Class B.
Ability to perform manual labor.
Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime to support Campus events and snow removal is required.
Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

Appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 (OTETA). Employment cannot commence until notification for successful completion of this pre-employment testing is received. Please note that in addition to the initial testing required by OTETA, the Act further requires that the University conduct pre-assignment (promotion), reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up and return to duty drug and alcohol testing throughout the period of employment.

Additional Comments YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE by using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=203892

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

Name Office of Human Resources

Telephone 518-437-4700

Fax 518-437-4731

Email Address ClassifiedJobs@albany.edu(you must apply with link below)

Address

Street 1400 Washington Avenue

UAB 300

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12222

 

Notes on ApplyingYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE by using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=203892

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