Bridge Repair Assistant / Trainee 1 / Trainee 2 (Region 2 - Oneida)

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 48,855 - 55,905; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation department is seeking a Bridge Repair Assistant in the City of Oneida, NY. The role includes performing maintenance and repair tasks on bridges, as well as snow and ice operations. Candidates must have relevant experience or training, along with necessary driver licenses. The position offers a competitive starting salary based on experience level, with opportunities for advancement and full-time employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in maintenance or mechanical work under supervision.
• Must have a Class B Commercial Driver License for Journey Level.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow and ice operations not located at primary work site.
• Support the department’s response to regional emergency situations.

Skills

Working knowledge of methods for bridge repair

Ability to operate tools and equipment

Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor

Education

Completion of a technical course in a bridge or technical trade

Class B Commercial Driver License

Class D Motor Vehicle License

Job description

Duties Description

Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in various trades as they apply to bridge repair and maintenance operations.

Basic knowledge of Highway Safety Manual as it applies to bridge repair and maintenance operations.

Ability to perform above ground work in the repair and maintenance of bridge.

Ability to use and operate tools, machines, equipment, and vehicles required in bridge repair and maintenance operations.

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

For a complete description of Bridge Repair Assistant, Grade 9, see the NYS Civil Service website.

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.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

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 – Commercial Driver 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).

NOTE: 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 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.

Additional Comments

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

The starting salary for the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 1 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 the Bridge Repair Assistant Trainee 2 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.

The starting salary for the 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 salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules.

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

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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. 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).