Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (R5 Niagara Co) PER[...]

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 52,606 - 57,183; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency in Lockport, NY is hiring for Highway Maintenance Workers. Responsibilities include performing routine manual tasks, operating plows during winter operations, and responding to emergency situations. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and pass physical and drug tests. Starting salaries range from $52,606 to $57,183 depending on the trainee level after geographic pay differential. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must respond to emergency callouts within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Pass physical examination and drug test.
• Possess a Class D, A, or B Driver License depending on the trainee status.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual tasks involving exposure to all weather conditions.
• Operate plows during winter operations.
• Support emergency situations as part of the Incident Command System.

Skills

Operating plows in winter conditions

Medium to heavy physical effort

Incident Command System support

Education

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 must have a Class D Driver License

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 must have a Class A or B Commercial Driver License

Highway Maintenance Worker 1 requires two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications

Tools

Drivers License Class A or B

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 below.
• 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 Considerations

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

• The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 is $52,606. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,606 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 $54,809. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $45,809 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 $57,183. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $48,183 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

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).

PER-JPV (11.2025)