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Town of Schuyler Falls Motor Equipment Operator Mechanic in Schuyler Falls, New York
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Operates a variety of road construction and maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to, front-end loaders, bulldozers, road sanders, snowplows, backhoes, and rollers; Performs skilled operations in the repair of motor equipment including but not limited to installing new clutches, repairing electrical wiring, and repairing brakes; Performs preventative maintenance on motor equipment; May perform a variety of manual tasks such as cutting trees, road patching, bridge scraping and painting, and snow shoveling when not operating or repairing equipment; Performs manual tasks related to motor equipment operation such as pumping gas or loading and unloading the vehicle; Greases vehicles and changes oil and oil filters; Attaches and removes snowplow blades and other auxiliary equipment; Transports heavy equipment to construction jobs; If employed at the Plattsburgh International Airport, assists and is a member of the Airport Crash-Fire Rescue Team and operates a variety of crash/fire/rescue equipment in response to aircraft emergencies. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the operation of a variety of public works and construction equipment; Good knowledge of motor equipment repair methods and the terminology and tools of the trade; Good knowledge of county geography; Ability to make skilled repairs to a variety of motor equipment; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Mechanical aptitude; Willingness to respond to emergencies and work under adverse weather conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience in the operation of road building, maintenance, and/or construction equipment and one (1) year of experience in performing motor equipment repair and maintenance. Motor Equipment Operator Mechanic