Canal Structure Operator (Seasonal) - All Sections

NY HELP No Agency Canal Corporation Title Canal Structure Operator (Seasonal) - All Sections Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $19.96 to $19.96 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 7 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County To Be Determined Street Address To Be Determined City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1. Six months of experience in the operation and assembly/maintenance of mechanical, electrical, automotive or diesel machinery; or2. Six months of experience working on a canal, of which 50% of your duties must have included working at a canal lock and/or lift bridge; or3. A certificate of completion from a BOCES or a post-high school program in electrical maintenance, electrical construction; or mechanical, automotive, diesel repair or technology; or4. Six college semester credit hours in electrical construction, electrical maintenance or in hydraulic, mechanical, automotive diesel repair or technology; or5. An equivalent combination of the training and experience requirements noted above. Candidates must also possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Duties Description Reporting to a Chief Lock Operator, Trades Specialist Electrician, and/or a Canal Electrical Supervisor, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for interacting with canal users to provide information, respond to inquiries, collect tolls, etc.; manipulating switches and levers on control panels and open and close valves and gates in the mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic operation of a canal lock, movable dam or lift bridge. Incumbents also use hand and power tools, typical of a semiskilled worker in maintaining and repairing equipment on the canal system. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:Operates any of a variety of locks following detailed standing and special procedures. Observes or is notified of approaching float, energizes control panels to either fill or empty the lock chamber, and when water level is equalized, energizes control panel by manipulating one or a series of switches and levers to open lock entry gates and turns on traffic control light to signal vessel to enter lock chamber. Observes passage of vessel into lock chamber, advises crew of proper mooring procedure, and logs name or registry number of vessel, time of passage and any unusual occurrence. Closes lock gate and turns on traffic light to stop any other approaching vessels. Energizes control panel to either fill or empty the lock, keeping vessel under observation in the event of a sudden emergency which might require stopping or reversing the water level equalization process. Observes the water level and when equalized on both sides of lock gates, opens lock gate and when vessel has exited, closes exit lock gates and valves and repeats procedure for next vessel awaiting passage. If operator is roving between structures, all waiting vessels are passed through the lock and the operator proceeds by automobile to the next structure which may be several miles away In the event of a failure or breakdown of the equipment, notifies the supervisor giving the nature and extent of the problem. Operates a guard gate by energizing a control panel to raise or lower the gate as needed and to operate valves, when the gate is down, to regulate water flow to the locks below the guard gate. Operates a movable bridge by energizing a control panel to raise or lower the bridge, as needed, and to control vehicular traffic over the bridge. Performs regular preventative maintenance tasks. Inspects AC and DC motors and generators, lubricates, cleans parts and replaces brushes. Inspects panel boards, lubricates, cleans, and replaces indicator lights, fuses and bulbs. Inspects, cleans and lubricates gear trains and racks. Maintains lubricating and hydraulic fluid levels and replaces filters. Inspects pumps, lubricates and reports any malfunctions. Applies preservative to wooden quoins and miters which serve to seal lock gates. Inspects and lubricates chains and cables. Inspects arc lights, navigation, pilot and traffic signals for proper functioning and as necessary replaces light bulbs and fuses. During the winter months when the canal system is closed performs a variety of maintenance activities. Assists in the removal and replacement of electrical motors which includes disassembly, inspection of parts for wear or defect, cleaning, lubricating, repairing or replacing parts, painting and reassembly. Assists in the removal, repair, reassembly and replacement of panel boards, brake assemblies, switches, overload relays, magnetic starters, rheostats, and circuit breakers. During major structure overhauls performs a variety of semiskilled tasks characteristic of a maintenance assistant in servicing pumps, maintaining cofferdams and assisting in the installation of temporary wiring. Performs miscellaneous maintenance work. Paints lockhouse interior and exterior. Removes snow and ice from lock chamber walls, lock gates and walkways. Performs routine groundskeeping and building maintenance such as trimming lawns and shrubs, removing debris, and cleaning floors, windows and plumbing facilities. In accordance with specific procedures and in a standard format records daily weather, wind direction, air temperature, water level readings, a log of vessels passing through the lock and any unusual occurrences taking place. Additional Comments The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation’s mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/The Canal Corporation is seeking candidates for seasonal Canal Structure Operator positions to work the various locks, lift bridges, and other associated structures necessary to ensuring the flow of commercial and recreational traffic upon the Canalway.Canals has openings at all sections: Lockport, Pittsford, Lyons, Lysander, Utica, Fonda, Waterford, and Ft. Edward. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name [email protected] Telephone 518-449-6003 Fax Email Address [email protected] Address Street 30 South Pearl Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Notes on Applying Please note that E-mail submissions are preferredInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should submit a cover letter and resume by June 28, 2024, to [email protected]. Please include the position title, "Canal Structure Operator (Seasonal)" in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Additionally, please identify the section or sections you would like to receive consideration for.The New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.The New York State Canal Corporation provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email [email protected] to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].