Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/16/25
Applications Due: 05/27/25
Vacancy ID: 188221
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleConstruction Equipment Operator
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade08
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40391 to $49743 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday
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
Location
County Albany
Street Address University at Albany (Office of Facilities Management)
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12203
Job Specifics
Duties Description Ability to operate backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, wing plows, street sweeper / storm sewer machine and any other vehicles and equipment used in the regular maintenance and operations of the campus; Ability to perform the physical tasks of the position and to understand and follow simple oral or written instructions; ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor; ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and be subject to shift changes to accommodate snow removal needs; possess a valid NYS Commercial Driver's License Class B or higher required.
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.
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation of equipment noted as appropriate for this class and the possession of a valid New York State driver's license Class B or higher required. This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment. Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators.
Additional Comments To apply, please go to https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=188259
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Office of Human Resources
Telephone 518-437-4700
Fax 518-437-4731
Email Address classifiedjobs@albany.edu
Address
Street 1400 Washington Avenue
UAB 300
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12222
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please go to https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=188259
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