Highway Maintenance Trainee — Winter Ops & Emergency Response

NYS Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,996 - 57,575; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency is seeking Highway Maintenance Workers for temporary positions in New York. The role involves emergency response during inclement weather and operating equipment. Candidates must be physically fit and pass a pre-employment drug test. Training opportunities are available, with varied starting salaries depending on position. This is a full-time role with positions available as Trainee 1, Trainee 2, and Highway Maintenance Worker 1, all requiring specific driving licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Pass physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Possess a Class D Driver License or a Class A or B Commercial Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Perform routine manual tasks requiring physical effort.
• Operate plows during winter operations.

Skills

Physical fitness

Emergency response

Equipment operation

Class A or B CDL

Job description

A state transportation agency is seeking Highway Maintenance Workers for temporary positions in New York. The role involves emergency response during inclement weather and operating equipment. Candidates must be physically fit and pass a pre-employment drug test. Training opportunities are available, with varied starting salaries depending on position. This is a full-time role with positions available as Trainee 1, Trainee 2, and Highway Maintenance Worker 1, all requiring specific driving licenses and certifications.