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

NYS Department of Transportation · Holmes, NY · 1 mo ago
Management$57k–$60k/yrFull-time

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.
  • Obtain the equipment certifications listed above.

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.
  • 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.

Additional Comments

  • The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $57,465. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,759 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,706, specific to this title and location.
  • The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is $59,475. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $48,963 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,512, specific to this title and location.
  • The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $60,143. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $49,743 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,400, specific to this title and location.

Qualifications

  • Must be 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 & 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

Qualified and interested candidates should complete the Region 8 Application for Posted Positions, form P2 (available at work location) and return directly to the appropriate Residency listed below:

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

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

For more information about the application process, please visit https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application_for_Employment_Part_1.pdf

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