Bridge Repair Assistant/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (Region 5 Erie & Niagara Counties)

Duties

The incumbent will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities, in combination of trades associated with bridge repair and maintenance.

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the various trades as they apply to bridge repair and maintenance operations.
• Basic knowledge of Highway Safety Manual as it applies to bridge repair maintenance operations. Ability to perform aboveground work in the repair and maintenance of bridges.
• The ability to use and operate tools, equipment, vehicles required in the bridge repair and maintenance operations.
• The ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• The ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journey Level – Two years experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesman, or training through completion of a technical course in a bridge or technical trade at a school or institute. Candidate must also have a Class B Commercial Driver License.
• Trainee 2 – Commercial Driver License and more than one year, but less than two years, of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals.)
• Trainee 1 – Class D Motor Vehicle License and less than one year of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals.)

Additional Comments

• Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment.
• The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 is $52,606. The amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,606 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
• The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 is $54,809. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $45,809 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
• The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant is $59,656. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $50,656 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

Location

• Niagara Residency address: 5055 Junction Rd., Lockport, NY 14094
• North Erie Residency address: 111 Indian Rd., Depew, NY 14043
• South Erie Residency address: 3754 Lakeview Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075

Application Information

• Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-26-13 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 30, 2026 to:
• Richard L. Felber, P.E.
• Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer
• 100 Seneca Street, 5th Floor
• Buffalo, N.Y. 14203