C240156 - Motor Vehicle Operator, Grounds - Campus Operations

$37,121 - $37,121/Yr

State of New York - Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Buffalo, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

In this role as a Motor Vehicle Operator, you will be responsible for the operation, routine servicing, loading and unloading of large motor vehicles as well as the removal of snow and ice during the snow season. This position is defined as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject to pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Responsibilities

• Operating large garbage packers, backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, tractors, snow & ice removal equipment, turf maintenance equipment, and other grounds maintenance equipment
• Assisting with spraying, turf repair, fertilizing, grass cutting, pruning and planting projects
• Driving large delivery vehicles, loading and unloading, and transporting freight
• Routine service on motorized/non-motorized vehicles and equipment which includes changing tires, lubrication, checking and adding fluids, installing/removing snow plows, and performing minor repairs
• Moving cargo on and off vehicles
• Removing snow and ice from paved surfaces
• Performing manual labor associated with maintaining campus grounds
• Maintaining daily reports on activities performed

Requirements

• Must have a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License without an air brake restriction
• Must have tanker endorsement by the time of employment
• Ability to operate a forklift, front loader and a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds
• Must be physically able to withstand medium to heavy lifting involving frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions

Nice-to-haves

• One year of verifiable experience operating commercial motor vehicles in support of grounds maintenance, highway maintenance, parks maintenance, or similar operation is preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and retirement plan options
• Focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit