Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 6 Steuben 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.

• 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 below.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with Notice Number R06-26-1 included in the subject line and cover letter, no later than December 31, 2026.

Contact Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.