Construction Equipment Operator - Grade 08

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Positions

This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 75 positions statewide.

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Salary Information for Construction Equipment Operator Light Trainee
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Construction Equipment Operator Light Trainee NS (salary information not available)
08 (salary information not available)
Construction Equipment Operator 08 $39,215 $48,294
09 (salary information not available)

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

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Job Duties

Construction Equipment Operator
•    Operates a bituminous paver to spread paving material over road surface.
•    Operates tandem axle rollers over ten tons in weight to compact freshly paved road surface according to established guidelines.
•    Operates self-propelled sweepers to clean roads of dirt and debris.
•    Operates front end loaders to load gravel onto trucks.

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Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

This title is non-competitive.  No examination is necessary.  However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.

Candidates must have 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 appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.

How to Apply

An examination is not used to fill this title. You must meet the minimum qualifications of the title in order to be considered for this position. You must apply directly to the agency or agencies that have this title.

Mobility Options

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.

For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.

You can also visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists.

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