Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 1 Essex)

New York State; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established government organization is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks in various weather conditions, operating heavy equipment, and responding to emergencies. Successful candidates will ensure the safety and functionality of transportation infrastructure while working in a supportive team environment. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for career advancement within the New York State Department of Transportation. If you are passionate about public service and enjoy working outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job security

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and possess a valid Class D or A/B CDL.
• Pass physical examination and drug test prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual tasks requiring physical effort in various weather.
• Operate plows during winter and maintain roadside drainage.

Skills

Physical endurance

Driving skills

Emergency response

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy dump truck

Plow

Front-end loader

Job description

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Title: Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Region 1 Essex)

Occupational Category: Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade: NS

Bargaining Unit: OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range: From $47,694 to $52,136 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From: 6:30 AM

To: 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County: Essex

Street Address: Transportation Maintenance

Region: 1

City: Various

State: NY

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. Additional duties during periods of fair weather may involve roadside maintenance, drainage maintenance, traffic control, and other assigned tasks. Overtime response and shift work are requirements for this job; therefore, use of vacation and personal leaves are subject to operational needs.

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 $47,694. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $38,694 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 $49,833. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $40,833 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 $52,136. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,136 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name: Region 1 Administrative Group

Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Street: NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road, Suite 1s50

City: Albany

State: NY

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-25-005 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2025.