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Operations Worker

City of Rochester, New York

Rochester, NYFull-time$21.24–26.64/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$21.24–26.64/hr
Location
Rochester, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Class B Commercial Driver's License Without Airbrake Restriction

Job overview

City of Rochester, New York is hiring an Operations Worker. The Operations Worker is responsible for maintaining city streets, public and private areas, and facilities, performing manual labor and safely operating motorized equipment. Work includes equipment cleaning, preventative maintenance, snow removal, asphalt work, and grounds upkeep, performed in various weather conditions under supervision.

Key focus areas include Operate motorized equipment and other required tools, Clean and maintain equipment, including lubrication, and Perform daily preventative maintenance checks and complete logs.

Successful candidates bring City Residency Within One Year Of Hire, Grade School Completion, and 1 Year Construction Work Experience. Important skills include Operates Motorized Equipment, Equipment Cleaning And Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance Checks, Preventative Maintenance Logs, Operates Grass Cutting Equipment, and Cuts Weeds. Preferred (not required): Preventative Maintenance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operates Motorized EquipmentEquipment Cleaning and MaintenancePreventative Maintenance ChecksPreventative Maintenance LogsOperates Grass Cutting EquipmentCuts WeedsShovels SnowSpreads Salt/SandErects Snow FencesRemoves Snow FencesSweeps Paved AreasEmpties Litter ReceptaclesPicks Up RefusePicks Up LeavesPicks Up Bulk MaterialsLoads TrucksMaintains BuildingsMaintains GroundsPlows SnowSalts StreetsShovels AsphaltRakes AsphaltCompacts AsphaltApplies Crack FillersApplies Asphalt ProductsReplaces Concrete SidewalksFinishes Concrete SidewalksReplaces GuttersFinishes GuttersRepairs CurbsReplaces CurbsExcavatesBackfillsRepairs PavementsOperation of Motorized EquipmentPreventative MaintenanceEquipment Cleaning and LubricationGrass Cutting Equipment OperationSnow Removal and Salt/Sand ApplicationSnow Fence Installation and RemovalSweeping Paved AreasLitter Receptacle Emptying and Refuse CollectionBuilding and Grounds MaintenancePlowing and Salting StreetsAsphalt Shoveling, Raking, and CompactionCrack Filler ApplicationConcrete Sidewalk and Gutter ReplacementCurb Repair and ReplacementExcavation, Backfilling, and Pavement RepairManual Labor

Qualifications

Completion of Grade School1+ Years Construction/Public Works ExperienceNew York State Class B Commercial Driver's License Without Airbrake RestrictionCity Residency

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Operations Worker

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Operations Worker

Salary

$21.24 - $26.64 Hourly

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26DM318ESA18

Department

Department of Environmental Services

Bureau

Operations / Special Services & Street Maintenance

Opening Date

03/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

  • Description

  • Benefits

General Description

This position involves responsibility for the performance of work associated with the maintenance of City streets as well as public and private areas and facilities. Incumbents in this position are required to perform tasks which require both manual labor and the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of any motorized equipment in the fleet of the City of Rochester. Work is performed in compliance with current safety and work standards and procedures under the direct or general supervision of higher ranking or other designated personnel. Work involves manual labor and is performed in good weather or in bad weather such as extremes of heat, cold, and humidity. Related work is performed as required.

CITY RESIDENCY PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Typical Work Activities

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

  • Cleans and maintains equipment, including lubrication, as specified by the City and the manufacturer;

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

  • Cleans lots, operates grass cutting equipment and cuts weeds;

  • Shovels snow and spreads salt/sand to sidewalk areas;

  • Erects and removes snow fences;

  • Sweeps paved areas;

  • Empties litter receptacles, picks up refuse, leaves, bulk materials and loads trucks;

  • Maintains buildings, grounds and other City owned facilities;

  • Plows, salts and removes snow from City streets and City owned properties;

  • Shovels, rakes and compacts asphalt;

  • Applies crack fillers and other asphalt products;

  • Replaces and finishes concrete sidewalks and gutters and other areas as required;

  • Repairs/replaces curbs;

  • Excavates, backfills and repairs pavements.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of grade school PLUS One (1) year experience performing construction work, public works maintenance, such as street and right of way cleaning, lot clean up, special event set-up, snow/leaf removal, ice control, solid waste collection, etc. or similarly related work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a New York State Class B Commercial drivers license without airbrake restriction at time of appointment.

This license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

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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