What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR position at City of Ithaca?
City of Ithaca
Office of Human Resources / Civil Service
108 E. Green St. - Ithaca , NY - 14850
Phone: (607) 274-6539 / Fax: (607) 274-6574 / E-mail: hrdept@cityofithaca.org
JOB APPLICATIONS WANTED
TITLE: Light Equipment Operator
LOCATION: City of Ithaca - Department of Public Works - Streets and Facilities Division
SALARY: $18.65/hour, with subsequent increases to $22.37/hour
The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage peo-
ple of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ , veterans,
people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The work involves responsibility for the operation of a variety of
light motor equipment, machinery and tools on public works projects including the construction,
maintenance and/or repair of municipal streets, bridges, parks and grounds, water distribution
systems, wastewater collection systems and solid waste disposal. The incumbent also trans-
ports construction equipment and machinery to and from work sites. The incumbent also per-
forms other activities connected with the work, including pre-shift inspections of trucks, routine
lubrication and maintenance of equipment, and manual labor. The incumbent performs recur-
ring manual duties related to the operation of the equipment and other duties as assigned when
not operating equipment. The position is distinguished from that of Heavy Equipment Operator
by the size, weight and complexity of the equipment operated. The work is performed under
general supervision. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New
York State Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or a valid Commercial Driver License
equivalent to a New York State Class B Commercial Driver License at the time of appointment
and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: There are no residency requirements for this position.
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED:
- City of Ithaca application
- Copy of Class B Commercial Driver License
Applications must be received by the City of Ithaca Human Resources Department no later
than 4:30 PM EST on the last filing date indicated below. All applications must be submitted
electronically through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications,
faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.
Submit required application materials by December 15, 2021:
City of Ithaca
Human Resources Department
Web site: https://ithaca-portal.mycivilservice.com
Issued: November 23, 2021
Job Type: Full-time