Motor Vehicle Operator

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,300 diverse students in eight schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLASSIFIED SERVICE VACANCY

The following vacancy exists in the classified service and may require eligibility from a competitive civil service list.

Job Description:

Vacancy #: C-223-24307 / WF230341 / WF230342

Apply by:  April 2, 2024

Title: Motor Vehicle Operator

Location: Facilities (Grounds)

Salary: $36,040

Grade: CSEA SG-7

Hours: 

Monday - Friday: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (pass days: Saturday/Sunday) C-223-24307 OR

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM -  3:30 PM  (pass days: Saturday/Sunday) WF230341 & WF230342

Duration:  Contingent/Permanent

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Valid NYS CDL Class B driver's license required.  May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.  Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators.

OPERATING NEEDS:

Valid NYS CDL Class B Driver's license required.  Ability to operate a garbage and recycling truck, large dump truck, street sweeper, and large snow plow / salter vehicles.   Ability to load, unload and carry cargo to and from the vehicle operated and / or storage point for all assigned areas for landscaping, snow removal, salting, trash/recycling, and special events required; Ability to accurately complete all vehicle, fuel logs and vehicle inspection reports required.  Scheduled and non-scheduled overtime (to support campus events throughout the year) required. 

Appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 (OTETA). Employment cannot commence until notification for successful completion of this pre-employment testing is received. Please note that in addition to the initial testing required by OTETA, the Act further requires that the University conduct pre-assignment (promotion), reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up and return to duty drug and alcohol testing throughout the period of employment.

Additional Information:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml 

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the below documents through the online application process.  Accommodations can be provided to applicants who need assistance applying online.

Classified Employment Application Form
Employment and Experience Form
Optional: Resume and/or cover letter may be uploaded as an additional document. Please note that the application and employment forms must still be completed in their entirety. 

Note: The required forms are included in the online application process, which will be found after clicking "apply now" 

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