CDL Highway Maintenance Worker – Trainee to HMW1

New York State; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Department of Transportation in Oneida County seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee/Worker (Temporary) to perform routine maintenance tasks under weather-influenced conditions and participate in winter plowing operations.

The role requires driving licenses, medical clearance, drug testing, and the ability to meet strict pre-employment certifications and safety requirements. Overtime is mandatory, and a geographic pay differential applies for certain titles.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test, and possess a Class D Driver License.
• Trainee 2 requires Class A or B CDL with no airbrake restriction.
• For Highway Maintenance Worker 1: completion of Traineeship 2 or 1 year of experience operating highway construction/maintenance equipment or other vehicles > 26,000 GVWR with air brakes and possession of a Class A or B CDL with endorsements, and two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications (heavy dump truck, single/double wing plow, frontend loader).
• Must pass NYSDOT Heavy Dump Certification within two weeks of employment or termination.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort in all weather conditions.
• Operate plows during winter operations and obtain listed equipment certifications.
• Support department's response to regional and statewide emergencies as part of the Incident Command System.

Job description

New York State Department of Transportation in Oneida County seeks a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee/Worker (Temporary) to perform routine maintenance tasks under weather-influenced conditions and participate in winter plowing operations.

The role requires driving licenses, medical clearance, drug testing, and the ability to meet strict pre-employment certifications and safety requirements. Overtime is mandatory, and a geographic pay differential applies for certain titles.