Highway Maintenance Technician – Winter Ops & Emergency Response

NYS Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,855 - 58,743; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 1/ Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 in New York, NY. The role involves performing routine tasks under various weather conditions, operating heavy equipment like dump trucks and plows during winter, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and may need to complete a medical examination and drug test. Competitive salary packages are offered previously mentioned, reflecting base salary and location-based differentials.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and pass a physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Possess a Class D Driver License for Trainee 1 role.
• Completion of Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or experience with maintenance equipment for Worker 1 role.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual tasks requiring physical effort in various weather.
• Operate plows during winter operations.
• Participate in regional and statewide emergency situations.

Skills

Class D Driver License

Class A or B Commercial Driver License

Operating heavy dump trucks

Operating snow plows

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Job description

A state transportation agency is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 1/ Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 in New York, NY. The role involves performing routine tasks under various weather conditions, operating heavy equipment like dump trucks and plows during winter, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and may need to complete a medical examination and drug test. Competitive salary packages are offered previously mentioned, reflecting base salary and location-based differentials.