Entry Level Excavator Operator Jobs in Rochester, NY

 

POSITION VACANCY
 POSTING DATE: August 17, 2026

POSITION: Laborer  (part-time)
4.0 hours per day / 10-month
Hours 9:45 AM to 1:45 PM 


ASSIGNMENT: District-wide coverage
Based out of the Department of Environmental Services
330 Pattonwood Drive
Rochester, New York 14617                                 


REQUIREMENTS:
CIVIL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
 







Ability to do heavy manual labor including lifting and working outside under all weather conditions; some knowledge of building mechanical systems; working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities; ability to follow oral and written instruction; excellent physical condition; able to serve as traffic control personnel at various schools in the district, as needed.
Monroe County Civil Service title of Laborer (non-competitive title) - no exam necessary; there are no training and experience Civil Service qualifications for this title.
 



QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid New York State Class 5 Operator's License; experience operating a vehicle with standard transmission. SALARY: WIMSEO Scale I - $17.52 - $22.98 per hour (per current WIMSEO Contract) STARTING DATE:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  






Immediate 
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https://www.applitrack.com/westirondequoit/onlineapp
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Application deadline: August 26, 2026

 
West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86.  The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.  Any student, parent, employee, or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester, New York 14617
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CIVIL SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTION
LABORER       

Code No. 6-12-022
                                                                                                LABOR

 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is an entry level unskilled position involving a variety of routine heavy and light manual labor tasks.  The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a foreman or other higher level employee.  The job requires physical endurance.  May be required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, to work overtime, and to be on twenty-four (24) hour call seven (7) days a week for emergencies.  Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class.  Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (All need not be performed in a given position.  Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)
Assists with installation, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of highway, sewer or water system components;
Assists in construction, patching and grading of roads, and installation of new sidewalks;
Shovels, rakes and tamps asphalt;
Operates snowplow wing;
Removes snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and recreational areas by shoveling or using tractor or pick-up truck and plow;
Collects garbage and rubbish;
Plants and prunes trees, grades lawns, rakes leaves, cuts grass and brush, spades flower beds, cuts wood, and assists in other grounds maintenance activities;
Digs and refills trenches for sewer and water lines, and drainage pipe;
Excavates and backfills for new construction and repairs;
Repairs, cleans and flushes culverts and basins;
Performs general building cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, and washing;
Fills motor equipment with cement, sand, stone or oil etc.;
Loads and unloads vehicles and trucks;
Directs traffic on road projects;
Picks up dead animals for disposal;
Repairs mailboxes, installs sign or fence posts, and assembles, sets up or removes road signs;
Assists with painting and unskilled carpentry tasks;
Drives pick-up truck or other light vehicle for the delivery of supplies or messages;
Operates motor equipment as a trainee under direct supervision;
Assists a mechanic with equipment repairs, and service equipment by adding fuel, coolant and lubricants;
Operates telephone or two-way radio for emergency dispatching.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of the use of hand tools; working knowledge of methods used to maintain and construct roads, sidewalks, catch basins, etc.; working knowledge of ground maintenance activities; working knowledge of building cleaning methods; working knowledge of specific hazards and safety precautions; ability to do heavy manual labor, including lifting; ability to follow instructions; ability to work under direct supervision; ability to establish good working relationships with others; ability to work under all weather conditions; manual dexterity; endurance; dependability; honesty; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  There are no training and experience qualifications.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Depending on the position duties, candidates for employment with the Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's License Class D may be required by some jurisdictions.  Candidates may be required to pass a physical examination to determine ability to perform manual labor.
Candidates for positions at the Monroe County Department of Aviation must meet the pre-employment requirements of part 107 of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations prior to appointment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES:
Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.
REVISED:  November 10, 1983
REVISED:  March 7, 2002