Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 8 - Dutchess County)

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.

• Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort involving exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• Operate plows during winter operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1

• Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test*, and possess a Class D Driver License.

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2

• Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination* and drug test; and 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. Failure to pass will result in termination.

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 and 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.
• Must satisfactorily complete NYSDOT Heavy Dump Certification within the first two weeks of employment or employment will be terminated.

Additional Comments

• The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $57,465.
• The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is $59,475.
• The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $60,143.
• In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Contact Information

Email Address: dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address: Street Administrative Services
4 Burnett Blvd.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), & a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R08-26-04 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2026 to:
Thomas Corrigan, Columbia County, Residency 8-1
Stephen Demassio, Dutchess County, Residency 8-2
David Chomycz, S. Dutchess & Putnam County, Residency 8-3
John Roosa, E. Orange County, Residency 8-4
Rich Gaupman, W. Orange County, Residency 8-5
Mahmoud Ahmed, Rockland County, Residency 8-6
Dave Corrigan, Ulster County, Residency 8-7
Andrew Golding, N. Westchester County, Residency 8-8
Lynn Jablowsky, S. Westchester County, Residency 8-9

*Denotes Acting Resident Engineer

For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Download the Region 8 Application for Posted Positions, form P2