MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND two years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time) construction or maintenance experience involving the operation of heavy motor equipment, or specific municipal experience as a Motor Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic or Automotive Mechanic Assistant; six months of which mush have been in a supervisory capacity, or the applicant must attach a certification demonstrating successful completion of a formal supervisory training program.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

If an incumbent is required to operate a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 18,000 lbs or more, it is the municipality’s responsibility to verify that the incumbent possesses a valid New York State Class B Operator’s license with the appropriate endorsements at the time of appointment and that the employee maintains such license throughout the life of employment.  If the employee will only operate a pickup or other lightweight passenger type vehicle, a Class D drivers license is required.