Highway Maintenance Mechanic Trainee

About the role

Location: Rochester, NY. Deadline: Until Filled. Agency/Department: Transportation. There are 4 positions available: 1 in the Signs Department, 1 in the Pavement Markings Department, and 2 in the Highways Department.

Responsibilities

• Learn and master highway, bridge and culvert construction, repair, maintenance tasks.
• Install signs and pavement markings.
• Safely and efficiently operate special and standard equipment.
• Perform manual labor, semi-skilled construction, and shop equipment operations.
• Receive mechanical, maintenance and repair assignments to learn and master.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ascend and descend heights up to 100 feet.
• Work in tight, confined spaces.
• Move material weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Work a variety of shifts.
• Report to and work under the supervision of a Senior Highway Maintenance Mechanic, Traffic Operations Supervisor, or other higher‑level staff.
• Participate in a maximum 24‑month training period to learn and master duties.
• Upon successful completion of the training program, be promoted to Highway Maintenance Mechanic II.
• Employees who do not complete the training within 24 months will be removed from the position.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
• Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver’s license at the time of application.

Pay

$18.58 – $22.34 per hour.

Schedule

Work involves a variety of shifts, outdoor work in all weather conditions, ascending/descending heights up to 100 feet, working in tight confined spaces, and moving materials over 50 pounds.