Thank you for being interested in becoming a part of the team here in the Town of Cicero!

As a government employer in New York State, we must follow civil service rules when hiring for civil service positions, such as considering persons who have taken exams for the position. There are some non-civil service positions for which there are no exam requirements. Instructions on how to apply for our openings will appear in our job postings.

ALL resumes submitted must include a completed Employment Application Form. If you do not submit a completed employment application, you will not be considered an applicant. The form is available by clicking here. Unless otherwise instructed in the job posting, applications are to be submitted to HRManager@cicerony.gov

Motor Equipment Operator

The Town of Cicero is seeking highly qualified candidates for the Highway Department. Preference provided to Town of Cicero residents.

• Must possess Class A or Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the NYS DMV.
• Eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and substance screen in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Requires immediate response to off-schedule calls in required to maintain roadways due to inclement weather conditions.
• Requires physical strength and agility to perform heavy labor and operate equipment in all types of weather conditions over rough terrain.
• Requires skill and previous experience operating dump & flatbed trucks, street sweepers, or similar type motor equipment with mechanical attachments related with the removal of snow and street maintenance.
• Knowledge of traffic and other regulations governing the use of motor equipment and of the hazards and safety precautions involved in its operation.
• Skilled at routine equipment maintenance, emergency repairs and general and mechanical repair of the equipment.
• Operates distributor, light tractor with mowing attachment and various types of snow-fighting equipment, may operate a loader when necessary.
• Occasionally operates small gasoline or other powered machinery such as cement mixers, air hammers and compressors, pumping equipment, saws and tampers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cicero, NY 13039: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: One location

Driver Assistant – Seasonal, OnCall

• Ride with a snow plow driver to be an extra set of eyes and help operate the wings (blades).
• Must have the physical ability to climb into the truck and sit for long periods of time.
• Be able to report to work within 30 minutes of being contacted.
• Hired candidates will be put on a list to be called as needed. There is no guaranteed work or scheduled hours for this position. Length of shifts is determined by weather conditions.
• This is a temporary seasonal position.
• Must wear steel-toed footwear.

 

Those interested in applying should go to the Town’s website at http://ciceronewyork.net/employment/ to complete an employment application. Applications should be emailed to HRManager@ciceronewyork.net.