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Heavy Equipment Aide

City of Rochester, New York

Rochester, NYFull-time$20.93–26.18/hrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$20.93–26.18/hr
Location
Rochester, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Class B Commercial Driver’s License Without Air Brake Restriction

Job overview

City of Rochester, New York is hiring a Heavy Equipment Aide. This entry-level position involves performing routine preventative maintenance on a fleet of heavy equipment, including refuse packers, recycling trucks, street maintenance equipment, and forestry vehicles. Employees will perform basic maintenance functions such as lubricating, pumping fuel, and maintaining appropriate fluid levels. They are also required to operate vehicles between their location and the repair facility, working under general supervision.

Key focus areas include Perform daily preventative maintenance checks and complete preventative maintenance logs, Grease fleet vehicles as specified by the City and the manufacturer, and Change Zerk fittings (grease nozzles) that do not accept grease.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED and 1+ Years Minor Repairs Experience. Important skills include Greasing Fleet Vehicles, Changing Zerk Fittings, Changing Filters, Checking Fluid Levels, Inspecting Tires, and Changing Minor Parts. Preferred (not required): Preventative Maintenance Checks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preventative Maintenance ChecksGreasing Fleet VehiclesChanging Zerk FittingsChanging FiltersChecking Fluid LevelsInspecting TiresChanging Minor PartsOperating Motorized EquipmentCleaning Solid Waste Equipment

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1 Year Minor Repairs ExperienceNYS Class B Commercial Driver’s License Without Air Brake RestrictionBasic Set of Mechanic’s Tools

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Heavy Equipment Aide

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Heavy Equipment Aide

Salary

$20.93 - $26.18 Hourly

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26DM294ESA05

Department

Department of Environmental Services

Bureau

Equipment Services

Opening Date

02/11/2026

  • Description

  • Benefits

General Description

This is an entry level position which involves performing routine preventative maintenance on a fleet of heavy equipment, (e.g., refuse packers & recycling trucks, street maintenance equipment, forestry vehicles, etc.). Employees of this class perform basic maintenance functions such as lubricating, pumping fuel, and maintaining appropriate fluid levels of vehicles. They are also required to operate vehicle between its location and the vehicle repair facility. Employees of this class work under general supervision of higher level employees. Individuals in this class may work weekends, holidays, irregular hours or nights. Related work is performed as required.

“CITY RESIDENCY PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED"

Typical Work Activities

  • Performs daily preventative maintenance checks and completes preventative maintenance logs;

  • Greases fleet vehicles as specified by the City and the manufacturer;

  • Changes Zerk fittings (grease nozzles) that do not accept grease;

  • Changes filters (oil and air) and strainers when necessary;

  • Checks gas, oil, water, antifreeze and battery levels on all assigned equipment, and fills when necessary;

  • Inspects tires on vehicles for signs of wear and notes observations on inspection/preventative maintenance reports;

  • Changes and repairs minor parts such as light bulbs, hoses, fan belts;

  • Operates any motorized equipment as well as other equipment used in the performance of required duties;

  • Cleans and purges solid waste equipment bodies of debris to make ready for repairs;

  • Performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance checks as outlined by the equipment manufacturer in the service manual and completes preventive maintenance logs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED AND

  • One (1) year of experience performing minor repairs, such as repairing and/or installing light bulbs, hoses, fan belts, brake shoes, etc., in a medium or heavy duty equipment/vehicle repair shop.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possession of NYS Class B Commercial Driver’s license, without air brake restriction, at the time of appointment.

  • Possession of a basic set of mechanic’s tools.

For full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

Employer

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone

585-428-7115

Website

http://www.cityofrochester.gov

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