Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 6 Schuyler Co.) Permanent

Duties

Individuals selected must be able to respond to emergency callout within 1 hour during inclement weather, including all snow and ice conditions, to be considered for this position.

Will perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort involving exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.

May serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1

• Must be 18 years old
• Pass physical/medical examination and drug test*
• Possess a Class D Driver License

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2

• Must be 18 years old
• Pass physical/medical examination*
• Possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with no airbrake restriction
• Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to satisfactorily operate a NYSDOT large dump truck within two weeks of appointment

Highway Maintenance Worker 1

• Satisfactory completion of the Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or one year of experience in the operation of highway construction, maintenance equipment, or other vehicles in excess of 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating with air brakes
• Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with DOT-specified endorsements
• Two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications: heavy dump truck, one person plowing with single or double wing, and front-end loader

Additional Comments

• All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination* and drug test prior to beginning employment
• Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment
• The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 position is $48,855
• The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 position is $51,058
• The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 position is $53,430
• The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position
• The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence
• Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar)

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity

Contact Information

Name: Angela Rudroff-Plaisted, Administrative Services Director
Email: dot.sm.r06.administrativeservices@dot.ny.gov
Address: 107 Broadway