The Oswego County Solid Waste and Highway Departments have immediate openings for Medium Equipment Operators. This is manual work of ordinary difficulty that may involve the responsibility for acting as a work leader over a small group of laborers or highway workers, or for the safe and efficient operation and care of moderately complex motor equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for ensuring that the activities assigned to their group are being accomplished. Supervision exercised by the employee varies with the occasion. The employee may also be required to perform recurring manual duties related to the operation of the equipment operated. Qualifications: High school diploma or possession of an equivalency diploma and either: Completion of NCCER Core and Level 1 - Heavy Equipment Operations Credential, AWS -Entry Level Welder Qualification, or NCCER Core and Welding Level 1 and Level 2 Credentials; OR Six (6) months of experience in either general labor, construction work, driving trucks (GVW 18,000 lbs or over), road building, grounds maintenance, operation of various automotive equipment such as roller, small dozer, etc., or any work of a related nature. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of valid New York State drivers license at time of appointment. Possession of a Class B New York State drivers license within six (6) months of appointment. Once obtained, maintenance of Class B license required throughout the course of employment.Pay Rate: $21.45 per hour plus competitive benefit package including health, life, dental and vision insurance, and NYS Retirement.To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positionsare filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit apaper application to the address below.Oswego County Human Resources Department46 East Bridge StreetOswego, New York 13126(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254Email: humanresources@oswegocounty.comWeb: www.oswegocounty.com/humanresourcesAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Salary: 44616 Maximum Salary: 44616 Salary Unit: Yearly