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

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*.
• Possess a Class D Driver License.

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2

• Must be 18 years old.
• Pass physical/medical examination* and drug test.
• 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.
• Completion of 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.
• 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 R08-26-05 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:

*Denotes Acting Resident Engineer

Application for Employment Part 1