Bridge Repair Assistant 1 Trainee 2/ Trainee 1 (Region 9)

NYS Department of Transportation; Ferndale (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Repair Assistant to support masonry, carpentry, equipment operation, sandblasting, welding and traffic control under the supervision of a Trade Specialist Bridge. The role requires readiness to perform snow and ice operations outside the primary location and to report within one hour of call up.

Minimum qualifications include journey level experience or completion of a technical bridge/technical trade course, and a Class B

Qualifications

• Journey Level requires two years’ experience in maintenance or mechanical work or training through a technical course in a bridge/technical trade.
• Must have a Class B Commercial Driver License.
• Trainee 2 requires CDL and more than one but less than two years of qualifying experience.
• Trainee 1 requires Class D license and less than one year of qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Masonry, carpentry, equipment operation, sandblasting, welding, and use of other materials and traffic control under supervision of a Trade Specialist Bridge.
• Perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location.
• Report within a maximum of one hour of call up.

Skills

Masonry

Carpentry

Equipment operation

Sandblasting

Welding

Traffic control

Education

Two years’ maintenance or mechanical experience

Technical bridge/technical trade course

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B

Commercial Driver License Class D

Job description

• Masonry, carpentry, equipment operation, sandblasting, welding, and the use of other materials and traffic control are some of the duties a Bridge Repair Assistant performs under the supervision of a Trade Specialist Bridge.
• The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location.
• Candidates must be able to report within a maximum of one hour of call up.

Duties Description

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Masonry, carpentry, equipment operation, sandblasting, welding, and the use of other materials and traffic control are some of the duties a Bridge Repair Assistant performs under the supervision of a Trade Specialist Bridge.
• The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location.
• Candidates must be able to report within a maximum of one hour of call up.

Minimum Qualifications

Journey Level-Two years’ experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesman, or training through completion of a technical course in a bridge or technical trade at a school or institute. Candidate must also have a Class B Commercial Driver License.

Trainee 2-Commerical Driver's License, and more than one year but less than two years of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).

Trainee 1-Class D Motor Vehicle License, and less than one year of qualifying experience (as described in journey level quals).

Additional Comments

*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis*

The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant is $55,905. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $46,905 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000 specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 position is $48,855.

This amount is comprised of the base salary of $39,855 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 position is $51,058.

This amount is comprised of the base salary of $42,058 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment. The

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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.