Highway Maintenance Trainee: Quick Response & Plow (Temp)

NYS Department of Transportation; Town of Camillus (NY); On-site; USD 52,606 - 58,743; Full time

Job summary

A State Transportation Organization in New York is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee. Candidates need to be able to respond to emergency callouts during inclement weather and operate various types of maintenance equipment. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and may need commercial licenses based on their trainee level. This role includes physically demanding tasks and requires a pre-employment physical and drug test. Competitive salaries starting from $52,606.00 are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and pass a physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Possess required commercial driver licenses based on trainee level.
• Satisfactory completion of NYSDOT certifications is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency callouts during inclement weather.
• Perform routine manual tasks under various weather conditions.
• Operate road maintenance equipment during winter operations.

Skills

Ability to respond to emergency callout

Operate plows during winter operations

Physical fitness for manual tasks

Education

Class D Driver License

Class A or B Commercial Driver License

Tools

Heavy dump truck

Front-end loader

Job description

A State Transportation Organization in New York is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee. Candidates need to be able to respond to emergency callouts during inclement weather and operate various types of maintenance equipment. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and may need commercial licenses based on their trainee level. This role includes physically demanding tasks and requires a pre-employment physical and drug test. Competitive salaries starting from $52,606.00 are offered.