Highway Maintenance Worker 1/ Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 (Region 9 - Tioga)Permanent

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

Job summary

A state transportation agency is seeking Highway Maintenance Workers for emergency response and winter operations. Candidates must be 18+, possess a valid Class D Driver License, and may require a Class A or B CDL. These positions involve physical labor in varied weather conditions and operating heavy machinery. Starting pay ranges from $48,855 to $58,743 annually based on experience and role, providing essential infrastructure support and public safety.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and pass physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Satisfactory completion of Highway Maintenance Worker’s Traineeship or relevant experience with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Operate plows during winter operations.
• Support the department’s emergency response.

Skills

Medium to heavy physical effort

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Emergency response skills

Education

Class D Driver License

Class A or B Commercial Driver License

Job description

Highway Maintenance Worker 1/ Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 (Region 9 - Tioga) – Permanent

5 days ago: Be among the first 25 applicants.

NYS Department of Transportation provided pay range

This range is provided by NYS Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$48,855.00/yr - $58,743.00/yr

Duties Description

• Respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather, including all snow and ice conditions.
• Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort, exposed to all kinds of weather conditions.
• Operate plows during winter operations and obtain the equipment certifications listed above.
• Serve 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.
• Must pass the 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’s 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.
• Two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications and 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; otherwise 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.

• Candidates who meet both of the following MAY be eligible to bypass the pre‑employment physical: a valid CDL A or B AND a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (form MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria discussed at the time of interview.

Additional Comments

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $48,855, composed of a base salary of $39,855 with a geographic pay differential of $9,000.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is $51,058, composed of a base salary of $42,058 with a geographic pay differential of $9,000.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $53,430, composed of a base salary of $44,430 with a geographic pay differential of $9,000.

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99‑603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a non‑immigrant for a temporary employment visa (H‑1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to non‑immigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F‑1 or similar).