Parks & Recreation Aide 4-5

$38,459 - $41,288/Yr

State of New York - Salamanca, NY

Full-time

Salamanca, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Parks & Recreation Aide position involves working on the Regional Road Crew under the supervision of the Road Crew Maintenance Supervisor and the Regional Maintenance Supervisor. The role primarily focuses on operating heavy equipment for road maintenance and performing various maintenance tasks to ensure the upkeep of roads and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment to perform road maintenance and driving large trucks.
• Operating garbage trucks and heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, skid steers, rollers, graders, etc. to perform maintenance tasks effectively.
• Operating a truck/trailer combination to transport heavy equipment to and from job sites.
• Applying working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment associated with road maintenance to ensure proper operation and upkeep.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, procedures, and applicable codes and regulations related to road maintenance.
• Performing medium to heavy manual labor as part of daily tasks.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State.
• Must be capable of operating a truck/trailer combination.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions, including in writing.

Benefits

• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs