# Experience w/"mechanical, electrical, automotive or diesel machinery" and need a job? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 19, 2011, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669 "2011-09-19T05:54:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/1 "2011-09-19T05:54:58Z")
This came through my email, and it looks pretty cool. I assume there are many on here looking for entry level positions who would probably meet the necessary requirements… [http://www.cs.state.ny.us/examannouncements/announcements/oc/25-505.cfm](http://www.cs.state.ny.us/examannouncements/announcements/oc/25-505.cfm) Duties As a Canal Structure Operator, during an assigned shift, you would maintain and operate canal structures and equipment to permit passage of lock and lift bridge traffic and to regulate water level and flow. In addition, you would be responsible for checking for seepage and navigational hazards and for preventing trespassing and vandalism. You would also perform activities in support of the collection of user fees. This position requires frequent interaction with the general public. Canal operators cover a 24-hour day, seven days a week. Appointees can expect to be assigned to cover night and weekend shifts and are subject to 24 hour emergency call-outs. During the non-navigation season, appointees will perform preventative maintenance activities, work with a maintenance crew on canal pump-out projects, perform minor repairs to structures and buildings, and other tasks as assigned. Both annual and seasonal positions may be filled as the result of this examination. Seasonal positions are normally filled from May to November, do not receive fringe benefits, and are paid at a lower hourly rate. You will receive further information if you are called for an interview. If you receive a seasonal appointment from this eligible list, your name will remain active for annual appointment. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/2 "2011-09-19T06:29:00Z")
I am going to be honest. That sounds like a shit job. I wonder what the pay is? ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/3 "2011-09-19T06:41:46Z")
I’m sure it’s a shit job, but in the field of shit jobs, this shit job at least sounds interesting. I’d rather do this than fix lawnmowers and shit. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/4 "2011-09-19T07:06:49Z")
If its a state job it probably doesn’t pay that bad ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/5 "2011-09-19T15:15:09Z")
we had a guy that worked for us that came from that job years ago pay was in mid 40’s range and it was not a difficult job, boring at times (according to him) i think he put in 15 yrs or so before he came to us was with us for 10 yrs then retired fairly comfortibly ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/6 "2011-09-19T15:36:52Z")
it says 15$ an hour ---
**Author:** ![05OrangeSS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/eada6e/32.png) [@05OrangeSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05OrangeSS)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/7 "2011-09-19T16:58:37Z")
That’s awful money for being on call 24/7/365. But I guess when there’s no jobs around someone will be more than happy to do that. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/8 "2011-09-19T18:33:05Z")
Help, I have a canal emergency ! ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/9 "2011-09-19T19:38:25Z")
love canal? ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/experience-w-mechanical-electrical-automotive-or-diesel-machinery-and-need-a-job/216669/10 "2011-09-19T19:47:20Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > Help, I have a canal emergency ! Trouble getting the gold through? Posted from tapatalk