Equipment Operator I - Highway Department - NYS CDL Class A or B with Air Brakes REQUIRED

Equipment Operator I - Highway Department
NYS CDL Class A or B with Air Brakes REQUIRED

The Town of Bethlehem is seeking candidates for an Equipment Operator I in our Highway Department.  Primary duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Operates dump truck hauling sand, gravel, cement, stone, dirt, and other materials on highway construction projects;
• Operates truck in spreading sand or salt on icy roads; hauling snow to a dumping point; plows snow with a blade attached to a truck;
• May perform traffic control and flagging duties when required;
• Performs manual task on highway construction and maintenance work;
• Hauls material from storage yard, to various locations where street repair crews are working and may be required to help load and unload truck;
• Operates truck collecting yard debris; 
• Drives power tractor with grass mowing attachments on the shoulder of roads and in parks;
• Seasonal activities may include the assignment to building construction projects;
• Washes, lubricates and services truck with water, gas, and oil, and makes minor repairs.Candidates must possess a valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with air brakes AND shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a vehicle which requires a Class A or B license. 

The Town of Bethlehem offers a competitive salary along with other benefits, which include paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, medical and dental insurance, and New York State Retirement. 

The current salary range for this position is: $54,579 - $66,754

Interested candidates should either send their completed resume by June 18, 2026 to: humanresources@townofbethlehem.org.