Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1/Trainee 2/Highway Maintenance Worker 1, Region 3 (Seneca C[...]

NYS Department of Transportation; Town of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 48,855 - 58,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full healthcare benefits

Job summary

A state transportation department in Seneca County is seeking candidates for the Highway Maintenance Worker positions. These roles require responding to emergencies and performing manual tasks in all weather conditions. Applicants must meet age, licensing, and medical criteria. The position offers a competitive salary range of $48,855 to $58,743 annually based on experience. Full-time employment is available with a focus on ensuring safe road conditions during inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old, pass physical/medical examination and drug test, and possess a Class D Driver License.
• Possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with no airbrake restriction.
• Must have satisfactory completion of Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or one year of experience in operation of highway construction/maintenance equipment.
• Must hold two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications plus three specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency callout within 1 hour during inclement weather.
• Perform routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort.
• Operate plows during winter operations.
• May serve in the Incident Command System to support emergency situations.

Skills

Ability to operate dump truck

Physical fitness

Emergency response

Education

Class D Driver License

Class A or B Commercial Driver License

Tools

Heavy dump truck

Plow equipment

Job description

Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 / Trainee 2 / Highway Maintenance Worker 1 – Region 3 (Seneca County), Temporary

Posted 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Pay Range

NYS Department of Transportation provides the following range. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience; discuss with recruiter.

Base pay range: $48,855 annually – $58,743 annually.

Duties

Individuals selected must 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, exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
• Operate plows during winter operations and obtain equipment certifications listed above.
• May serve 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; possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with no airbrake restriction.
• Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to satisfactorily operate an NYSDOT large dump truck within two weeks of appointment. Failure to pass will result in termination.

Highway Maintenance Worker 1:

• Must have satisfactory completion of the Highway Maintenance Worker Traineeship 2 or one year of experience in operation of highway construction/maintenance equipment, or other vehicles exceeding 26,000 GVR with air brakes.
• Must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver License with DOT‑specified endorsements.
• Must hold two NYSDOT equipment operation certifications plus 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, must satisfactorily complete NYSDOT Heavy Dump Certification or 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 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

Region 3, Transportation Maintenance, Seneca County.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 (SG 6) is $48,855.00, comprised of the base salary ($39,855.00) with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 (SG 7) is $51,058.00, comprised of the base salary ($42,058.00) with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00, specific to this title and location.

The starting salary for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (SG 8) is $53,430.00, comprised of the base salary ($44,430.00) with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000.00 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).

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Civil Engineering