Crane and Shovel Operator

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Date Posted 11/13/24
Applications Due11/27/24
Vacancy ID172754

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AgencyCanal Corporation
TitleCrane and Shovel Operator
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $22.97 to $32.02 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Oneida
Street Address 248 Otis St.
City Rome
StateNY
Zip Code13341
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have two years of experience in the operation of power shovels, cranes, and/or other heavy equipment. Possession of a valid New York State operator's license appropriate for the type of vehicles operated and possession of a valid operator qualification certificate from a certification service agency approved by OSHA for cranes and shovels.
CDL B with Air Brake Endorsement is required.
Duties Description Operates the largest and most complex self-propelled equipment used in the construction and maintenance of canal structures; excavates; grades; repairs slope failures; drives and removes pilings; lifts and moves heavy machinery and equipment; performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, cleaning and replacing bulbs, tires and filters; cleans and paints equipment and vessels; performs routine repairs to keep equipment operating in the field; may operate equipment generally assigned to lower level equipment operators; may supervise work crew.
Examples of construction equipment incumbent may be expected to operate:
Mobile cranes
Hydraulic excavators
Clamshells
Winches
Power shovels
Backlines
Drag lines
Pile hammer
Additional Comments Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.
The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:
Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• Four (4) paid floating holidays annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually

Health Benefits

• Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options
• Pre-Tax contribution program
• Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost
• Opt-Out incentive program
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Additional Benefits

• CSEA representation and access to their benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and promotional opportunities
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• And many more...

The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York's economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.
For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation's mission, values and opportunities, please visit
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Name
Telephone (518) 449-6003
Fax
Email Address
Address
Street 30 South Pearl Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline of November 27, 2024, to Please include the position title, Crane & Shovel Operator - Utica/Rome - #03700, in the subject line of your e-mail to ensure receipt of your application.
The New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email?
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