Highway Maintenance Worker 1/Trainee1/Trainee2 (Herkimer County - Temporary)

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 for temporary positions across Herkimer County, NY. The role involves responding to emergencies, operating equipment like snow plows, and performing manual tasks in various weather conditions. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a suitable driver license. Competitive starting salaries range from $48,855 to $58,743 based on experience and position. This position is full-time and is key for regional emergency management.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and pass physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Candidates must possess specific driver licenses based on trainee level.
• Experience in highway construction or maintenance equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate snow plows during winter operations.
• Respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Perform routine manual tasks involving medium to heavy physical effort.

Skills

Ability to operate plows

Physical capability for heavy manual tasks

Emergency response readiness

Tools

Class D Driver License

Class A or B Commercial Driver License

Job description

Highway Maintenance Worker 1/Trainee1/Trainee2 (Herkimer County - Temporary)

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Base pay range

$48,855.00/yr – $58,743.00/yr

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.

• 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 which will be discussed at the time of interview.

Additional Comments

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $48,855. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $39,855 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 $51,058. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $42,058 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 $53,430. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $44,430 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

Region 2 Locations – Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton, Fulton & Montgomery Counties

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

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 nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H‑1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F‑1 or similar).

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Civil Engineering