Parks and Recreation Aide 5 (Road Crew)

Job Description:

Parks and Recreation Aide 5 (Road Crew)

Description

Duties Description

The incumbent will work on the Regional Road Crew under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 1, SG-14, and the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18. The primary work for this position will involve:
• Driving large trucks to haul materials and transport equipment using trailers.
• Operating snowplows and heavy equipment to remove snow and clear snowbanks.
• Performing road and drainage system maintenance and construction tasks using heavy equipment.
• Operating garbage trucks to empty dumpsters within the park and transporting garbage to the transfer station.
• Operating mowers and brush hogs to maintain vegetation within rights-of-ways.
• Installing and repairing traffic signs as needed.
• Setting up and maintaining highway work zones and traffic control.
• Assisting with the installation and maintenance of erosion control measures.
• Performing medium to heavy manual labor as part of daily tasks.
• Conducting regular maintenance on tools, vehicles, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Providing support for emergency response functions as assigned.
• Preparing reports on daily activities and maintaining required records.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, procedures, and regulations related to work being performed.
• Adhering to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensuring compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

Additional Comments

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License* with air brake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts when necessary. Work shift will vary as necessary but will commonly be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. during the winter months, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during summer months.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be capable of operating a truck/trailer combination.
• Must be able to operate a snowplow, garbage truck, mower, brush hog, and/or heavy equipment.
• Must possess working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment associated with road
maintenance.
• Must possess working knowledge of safety standards, procedures, applicable codes, and regulations associated with road maintenance.

*Under the provision of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 06/04/25

Salary:

From $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly