Job Listings

DPW Summer Laborers (Full-Time, Seasonal)

The City of Olean Department of Public Works is anticipating hiring Summer Laborers for various DPW divisions.

  • $15.00 per hour (40 hrs per week)
  • You must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Driver's license preferred.

Positions are seasonal only, no benefits.

Applications can be obtained at www.cityofolean.org

Please submit completed application to:

City of Olean Dept of Public Works
101 E State St, Room 206
PO Box 668
Olean, NY 14760

[email protected]
EOE

For more information, please call DPW Office (716) 376-5650

Summer Employment (Part-Time)

The City of Olean Youth Bureau & Recreation Department is currently accepting employment applications for the following positions:

Certified Lifeguards - Franchot Wading Pool $18.00 to 19.00/hr.
Must possess a current valid NYS Lifeguard certificate and First Aid certificate.

Recreation Leaders (late June-early August) - $15/hr
For summer recreation program.

You must be 16 years of age or older by June 1 to apply. All positions are seasonal, part-time with no benefits. Applications are available in the Olean Municipal Building, Room 109 or on-line at www.cityofolean.org. (Mail to: City of Olean, Youth & Recreation, P.O. Box 668, Olean, NY 14760 or email to [email protected].) For more information, call 716-376-5698. City of Olean residents will be given preference in filling positions. The City of Olean is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

Electrician's Assistant (Full-Time)

The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time competitive position of Electrician's Assistant.  Permanent appointment will be made only after examination and successful placement on Civil Service List.  Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission mandate that applicants must have two years’ of experience working in the electrical trade or graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or trade school with Associate's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of training & experience.  Candidates for this position must have a New York State Driver's License at time of appointment.  City of Olean residents preferred.  Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 3, 2024, and can be obtained from the Department of Public Works Office, 101 East State Street, Municipal Building-Room 206, by calling (716) 376-5650, or from our website at www.cityofolean.org.  Interested applicants should submit a completed application to:

City of Olean Dept of Public Works
101 E State St, Room 206
PO Box 668
Olean, NY 14760

[email protected]
EOE

Police Officer (Full-Time)

The City of Olean is seeking qualified candidates for immediate appointment to a full-time position of Police Officer. Applications are available at the City of Olean Auditor’s Office in the Olean Municipal Building, 101 E. State Street, Olean, NY 14760 or by calling 716-376-5666. Information is also available on the city’s web page at www.cityofolean.org. The City of Olean is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Applications can be obtained below.

Specifications

Civil Service

Civil Service Job Application

Civil Service Employment Portal

Please keep in mind that many of the jobs offered by the City are civil service positions.  To begin civil service employment, you need to possess the qualifications required for the job you're interested in and pass an examination or complete an application supplement.

When you successfully complete the testing process, you are considered not only for available current job opportunities, but also for future vacancies as they arise.