Why #TeamOGS?
The Office of General Services helps New York State move. From contracting to construction and everything in between, when you join #TeamOGS, you’ll provide necessary services to every corner of the agency and amplify our good work. Employee benefits include:
- Generous paid time off: sick, vacation, holidays, and personal
- Health benefits, including vision and dental plans
- Paid family leave
- Membership in the New York State Retirement System
- The security and stability of a career in New York State
Job Duties
APPLY NOW IF YOU ARE:
- Working toward a Class B license, or already have one
- Interested in a hands-on position that presents new and diverse challenges daily
- Ready to expand your career working for New York State
You can expect to:
- Operate and drive vehicles on assigned mail runs and freight requests.
- Retrieve, sort, distribute, and deliver items throughout New York State.
- Record and trace barcoded items using handheld scanners.
- Process, package, and label outgoing mail for shipment.
- Set up, load, and unload vehicles in an effective and timely manner.
- Ensure vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and required repairs are properly reported.
- Assist with office moves involving assorted types of furniture.
- Maintain and operate various types of equipment including scanning, metering, inserting, and postage machines.
- Efficiently utilize program databases, applications, UPS WorldShip, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Interact with customers and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner.
- Work in the Mail Center at such times that deliveries are not required.
- Perform tasks in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Class B Driver’s License with air brake endorsement issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.
- Ability to drive a truck with standard transmission.
- Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift a minimum 45 pounds.
- Ability to operate a variety of materials handling equipment.
- May be required to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Obtain and maintain certification in CPR and comply with established safety procedures. Shift will be discussed during the interview process.
Qualifications Needed
Candidates are required to possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Appointees to these positions will be required to obtain a valid Class A or Class B drivers’ license from the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles during the probationary period. Failure to obtain and maintain a Class A or Class B license will result in termination. Details on time frames for obtaining the specified license will be discussed at the job interview.
Candidates MUST provide a copy of their valid NYS driver’s license with their resume when applying to this vacancy.
Pursuant to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Act, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing may be required. Once appointed to/selected for the position, random drug and alcohol testing may be required.
Additional Information
Title: Motor Vehicle Operator
Location: Albany
Salary: Grade 7/ $34,990-$43,236
Hours: 12AM-5PM, 40 hours per week with a variable work week
Bargaining Unit: OSU – Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Appointees to these positions will be required to obtain a valid Class A or Class B drivers’ license from the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles during the probationary period. Failure to obtain and maintain a Class A or Class B license will result in termination. Details on time frames for obtaining the specified license will be discussed at the job interview.
How to Apply
Candidates MUST provide a copy of their valid NYS driver’s license with their application when applying to this vacancy.
To apply, please download and complete the OGS Employment Application and return to:
By email: [email protected]
Please use the subject line "Motor Vehicle Operator"
By mail:
NYS Office of General Services
Human Resources
31st Floor Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12242
By fax: 518-486-1631
Questions? Contact OGS Human Resources:
Phone: 518-473-5282