Highway Maintenance Pro: Snow Plow & Emergency Response

New York State; New York; On-site; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Department of Transportation in New York's Onondaga region is seeking Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/2 and Highway Maintenance Worker 1. These temporary, full-time roles involve operating plows in winter and supporting statewide emergency responses.

A valid CDL is required for higher trainee levels, plus medical and drug screening. Starting salaries range from $52,606 to $57,743 annually, with region-specific geographic pay.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Must possess a Driver License (Class D).
• For Trainee 2: CDL Class A or B with no airbrake restriction; able to operate NYSDOT large dump truck.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Perform routine manual tasks in various weather conditions; operate plows during winter operations.
• Support incident response within the Incident Command System.

Skills

Emergency callout readiness

Operate snow plows

CDL (Class A/B) with airbrake

Tools

Class D Driver License

Job description

New York State Department of Transportation in New York's Onondaga region is seeking Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/2 and Highway Maintenance Worker 1. These temporary, full-time roles involve operating plows in winter and supporting statewide emergency responses.

A valid CDL is required for higher trainee levels, plus medical and drug screening. Starting salaries range from $52,606 to $57,743 annually, with region-specific geographic pay.