Highway Maintenance Worker 1/Trainee1/Trainee2 (Madison 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 Highway Maintenance Workers (Trainee positions) in Madison County, NY. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, operating plows, and performing heavy manual tasks in various weather conditions. Trainee 1 requires a Class D Driver License, while Trainee 2 demands a Class A or B CDL without airbrake restrictions. Competitive salaries start from $48,855 and compliance with pre-employment tests is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test, and possess a Class D Driver License.
• Must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with no airbrake restriction for Trainee 2.
• One year of experience in highway construction or maintenance is required for Highway Maintenance Worker 1.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Perform routine manual tasks requiring physical effort in all weather conditions.
• Serve in the Incident Command System for emergency situations.

Skills

Operate plows during winter operations

Physical effort in all weather conditions

Emergency response skills

Tools

Class A or B Commercial Driver License

NYSDOT equipment operation certifications

Job description

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

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Pay Range: $48,855.00/yr – $58,743.00/yr

Responsibilities

• 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 weather conditions.
• Operate plows during winter operations.
• Obtain required equipment certifications.
• Serve in 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, 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, plus 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 employment will be terminated.
• All Candidates: Must pass a pre‑employment physical/medical examination and drug test before employment starts. Candidates with a valid CDL A or B and a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate may be eligible to bypass the pre‑employment physical.

Additional Comments

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $48,855, comprised of a base salary of $39,855 plus a $9,000 geographic pay differential. The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is $51,058, comprised of a base of $42,058 plus a $9,000 differential. The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 is $53,430, comprised of a base of $44,430 plus a $9,000 differential.

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

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

In compliance with Public Law 99‑603, candidates must provide original documentation to prove 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 of offer; the Department will not sponsor a non‑immigrant visa for temporary employment.