Highway Maintenance Worker 1/Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Highway Maintenance Worker Tr[...]

NYS Department of Transportation; Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established government organization is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Highway Maintenance Worker. This position involves performing essential maintenance tasks and operating heavy equipment in all weather conditions. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring road safety and responding to emergencies, particularly during winter operations. With a focus on physical stamina and driving skills, this role offers a chance to contribute to the community while gaining valuable experience in highway maintenance. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must pass physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Possess a Class D or A/B Commercial Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual tasks and operate heavy equipment in varying weather.
• Respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Physical Stamina

Emergency Response

Driving Skills (Class A/B)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dump Truck

Snow Plow

Front-End Loader

Job description

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Title: Highway Maintenance Worker 1/Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 (Region 4- Ontario County)

Occupational Category: Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade: NS

Bargaining Unit: OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range: From $50,375 to $54,816 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Temporary

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 15%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From 7 AM to 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County: Ontario

Street Address: 125 Parrish St.

City: Canandaigua

State: NY

Duties Description

Individuals selected must be able to respond to emergency callout within 1 hour during inclement weather, including all snow and ice conditions, to be considered for this position.
Duties include but are not limited to: Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort involving exposure to all kinds of weather conditions. Will be expected to operate plows during winter operations and to obtain the equipment certifications listed above.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1:
Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test, and possess a Class D Driver License.

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2:
Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test; and possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with no airbrake restriction. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to satisfactorily operate a NYSDOT large dump truck within two weeks of appointment. Failure to pass will result in termination.

Highway Maintenance Worker 1:
Satisfactory completion of the Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or one year of experience in the operation of highway construction, maintenance equipment, or other vehicles in excess of 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating with air brakes and possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with DOT-specified endorsements, and two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications, in addition to the following three specific certifications: heavy dump truck, one person plowing with single or double wing, and front-end loader.

Within the first two weeks of employment, applicant must satisfactorily complete NYSDOT Heavy Dump Certification or their employment will be terminated.

NOTE: All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination and drug test prior to beginning employment.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.

Additional Comments

Region 4 Operations covers the following 7 Counties: Monroe, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming.
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $50,375. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $41,375 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is $52,514. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,514 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $54,816. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $45,816 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

Contact Information

Name: Jennifer L. Feeney

Telephone: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Street: 1530 Jefferson Rd

City: Rochester

State: NY

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-25-01 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:
Jennifer L. Feeney
Human Resources Specialist 1
New York State Department of Transportation- Region 4
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than December 31, 2025.

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