Motor Equipment Operator I #OC-1770-2790

Date Opened

Thursday, October 15, 2026 8:30 AM

Close Date

Open until sufficient apps are received

Section

School Inspectors

Salary

• $18.58 ~ $25.86

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Introduction

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR:      MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

SALARY:  $18.58 ~ $25.86/Hour (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE) 

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from two available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.

IMPORTANT:

1.  Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2.  Residents – Ten (10) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances for Maintainer I position dated August 21, 2017.  Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.

3.  Appeal Process - an applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address.  Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Operates a light truck in carrying tools, equipment and supplies to and from repair jobs; operates a sidewalk snow removal vehicle (Bobcat); operates multi-gang mower and gasoline tractor; performs daily driver’s maintenance and makes minor repairs on vehicle as required; operates equipment in snow plowing and snow removal operation; assists in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported; supervises the work of laborers in loading and unloading trucks, when not engaged as a driver, performs the tasks of a laborer or semi-skilled laborer as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Skill in the operation of tractors, sidewalk snow removal equipment, light trucks, gang mowers, tractors and other light equipment under all types of weather conditions; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; good knowledge of traffic rules; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; dependability; good physical condition.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skill in the operation of tractors, sidewalk snow removal equipment, light trucks, gang mowers, tractors and other light equipment under all types of weather conditions; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; good knowledge of traffic rules; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; dependability; good physical condition.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Some experience in the operation of light automotive equipment and completion of a standard grade school course; or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a Connecticut driver’s license and good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Selection Plan

This position is covered under the Agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees Locala 353, Council 4, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union (Blue Collar).

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

E.O.E. M/F/D/V

 

EEOP Utilization Report is available at www.waterburyct.org