Highway Maintenance Worker I: Snow Plow & Emergency Ops

NYS Department of Transportation; Town of Geneseo (NY); On-site; USD 51,616 - 56,190; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation department in New York seeks full-time Highway Maintenance Workers to perform essential tasks in highway maintenance, including operating heavy equipment and responding to emergency calls during severe weather. Applicants should possess necessary driving licenses and are expected to pass physical examinations and drug tests. This role offers a competitive salary range with a geographic differential. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and able to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older and pass physical/medical examination and drug test.
• Possess a Class D driver's license for Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1.
• Complete Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or have one year’s experience for Highway Maintenance Worker 1.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies during inclement weather within one hour.
• Operate plows in winter operations.
• Support regional and statewide emergency responses.

Skills

Operating heavy dump truck

Plowing

Physical endurance

Tools

Class A or B commercial driver’s license

NYS DOT equipment operation certifications

Job description

A state transportation department in New York seeks full-time Highway Maintenance Workers to perform essential tasks in highway maintenance, including operating heavy equipment and responding to emergency calls during severe weather. Applicants should possess necessary driving licenses and are expected to pass physical examinations and drug tests. This role offers a competitive salary range with a geographic differential. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and able to work in all weather conditions.