Notices
The next Town Board Meeting is set for Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:00PM at the Town Hall located at 114 N. Prospect Street in Herkimer.
The next Town Park Celebration Committee Meeting will be April 18, 2024 at 5:00PM at the Town Hall located at 114 N. Prospect Street in Herkimer.
Dominic Frank, Town Supervisor.
The Town of Herkimer Spring Trash Days will be Thursday, May 16th and Friday, May 17th from 6:00AM to 4:00PM and Saturday, May 18th from 7:00AM to Noon.
The Town of Herkimer Fall Trash Days will be Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18th from 6:00AM to 4:00PM and Saturday, October 19th from 7:00AM to Noon.
TOWN OF HERKIMER
FULL TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION AVAILABLE
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Operates one or more types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operation: does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and care of moderately complex motor equipment in the performance of assigned tasks. An employee in this class is also required to perform recurring manual duties related to the operation of the equipment and road maintenance work. Employees in this class may also be responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled automotive repair work. The work is usually performed under close supervision.
EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative only):
-Operates a truck in connection with the hauling of material for road construction and repair;
-Operates a truck to transport workmen, tools and other equipment;
-Operates a snowplow or related snow removal equipment;
-Performs semi-skilled mechanical repairs on automotive equipment;
-On assignment, operates bulldozer, grader, power shovel or other heavy automotive equipment;
-Services assigned vehicle and maintains it in clean condition:
-Loads and unloads trucks:
-Performs a variety of simple manual tasks, such as cleaning culverts, shoveling, painting, and a variety of tasks related to road maintenance work;
-Acts as flagman on highway maintenance or construction projects.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of the operation of trucks, tractors, and other types of automotive equipment; ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; dependable; good physical condition.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of experience in the operation of automotive equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State driver's license Class A or B at the time of appointment.
Town of Herkimer Announcements:
Note: Town Park at 154 Pine Grove Road to be closed from the early spring of 2024 through potentially the end of June 2024 due to construction at the Park; dependent on weather.
What is happening at the Park: In 2024 the Town has contracted with Central Paving, Inc. of Frankfort to enhance the Park's features and attractions. The enhancements will include the installation of an eight-foot-wide, paved exercise trail along the perimeter of the Park. The trail will feature rest areas along the half mile route of the trail. Additionally, the enhancements will also include the installation of lighting for both the tennis and basketball courts, a storage building, landscaping and improvements in the fencing.
Additionally, the Town has partnered with the National Fitness Campaign to install both a Fitness and Studio Court. The Fitness Court is a world-class outdoor circuit training center integrated into a sleek 38'x38' square that can accommodate up to 28 people at once. With 118 elements, thousands of exercises, and a digitally-supported community engagement platform, the Fitness Court brings innovation to every exercise and state of the art weather resistant fitness apparatus and equipment to all while accessing personalized fitness programs on mobile applications through cell phones by scanning a QR code that is available on the fitness court's digital wall or via instruction by a certified fitness coach. And it's all free.
Adjacent to the Fitness Court will be the Studio Court. It is available for all groups to use for outdoor space group exercises and activities. Scheduling reserved times for use with the Town Park's Superintendent is highly recommended.
Town Park Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening: Scheduled for Saturday July 13th with details to follow. It is anticipated the facilities will be open to the public for use prior to the grand opening construction schedule pending.
The Town of Herkimer Planning Board will hold regualr meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, at 6:00PM at the Herkimer Town Hall located at 114 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, New York 13350. The next scheduled Planning Board Meeting will be April 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM. Mark Gaworecki, Town of Herkimer Planning Board Chairman
Effective September 9th, 2022 East German Street Extension from and about 612 East German Street North to its dead end is closed to all travel at this time, and to exercise caution when traveling this road. Additionally, the NYS Route 28 entrance to this road is residence use only.
